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About

Meols is a coastal ward within the Sefton district, situated on the northern edge of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is defined by its long stretch of shoreline along the Irish Sea, featuring a wide, sandy beach backed by grassy dunes. Inland, the settlement is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The local economy centres on a few main shopping streets and community services.

The beach is a dominant feature, with the lifeboat station being a notable local institution. A large car park and promenade provide access to the shore, which is used for walking and leisure. The area is physically connected to the town of Hoylake, with which it shares many facilities. Historically, the coastline here has revealed ancient artifacts and fossils, uncovered by tidal movements over many years.

Area overview

On average Meols has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meols is £46,772 per year. There are 6 schools in Meols: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meols is home to around 12,063 people, with a population density of about 1,564.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meols Population
12,063
Population density
1,564.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.65(-50%)
Public order
4.14(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.32(-82%)
Other theft
2.49(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,468
95.04%
Other White
209
1.73%
Irish
91
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.41%
Other Asian
40
0.33%
Total population: 12,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,135
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,957
19.14%
No qualifications
1,613
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,460
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,683
50.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,789
33.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
10.11%
Other social rented
132
2.49%
Other forms of private rent
97
1.83%
Total households: 5,291

Property prices in Meols

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Meols area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £587,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meols in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£307,500
Flats12£93,000
Semi-Detached126£230,250
Terraced9£194,500

10 years median price trend in Meols

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meols.

All postcodes in Meols

PR97LA

Huntingdon Court

PR97LW

Cambridge Road

PR97NS

Merlewood Avenue

PR98PY

Balmoral Drive

PR98QX

North Road

PR99FL

Ferryside Lane

PR99UA

Kirkham Road

PR97NP

Blundells Lane

PR97JA

Montrose Drive

PR97NT

Meols

PR98NH

Larkfield Lane

PR99PF

Silverthorne Drive

PR97LP

Denmark Road

PR98PT

Asland Gardens

PR97NW

St Cuthbert's Road

PR97WA

Sallys Lane

PR97JF

Churchgate

PR98SS

Belsay Close

PR97NU

Beresford Gardens

PR99FA

Glenpark Drive

PR99UL

Shellfield Road

PR98LP

Rufford Road

PR98NT

Preston New Road

PR99SS

Cleveleys Avenue

PR97PF

Mill Lane Crescent

PR99TS

Glencoyne Drive

PR98QB

Balmoral Drive

PR98JA

The Causeway

PR98JN

Harrogate Way

PR99YD

Ferryside Lane

PR97NL

Bankfield Lane

PR99RZ

Cambridge Road

PR98HU

Rufford Road

PR97JE

Churchgate

PR99PE

Coudray Road

PR97LD

Ely Mews

PR98JD

Rufford Road

PR97PA

Court Mews

PR99YJ

Kingston Crescent

PR98JB

The Causeway

PR99UH

Fairhaven Road

PR97NE

Botanic Road

PR98JF

Irvin Avenue

PR98PJ

Preston New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.