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Moreton West and Saughall Massie

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About

Moreton West and Saughall Massie is a residential ward on the north-western edge of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, with pockets of older properties. It is bounded by farmland and open fields to the west, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs along Upton Road and Saughall Massie Road.

The area includes the distinct village core of Saughall Massie, centred on its historic village green and duck pond, which offers a focal point. The Wirral Way, a traffic-free path on a former railway line, runs along the southern boundary, popular for walking and cycling. Large playing fields and the grounds of Leasowe Castle are significant local green spaces. Public transport connections primarily consist of bus routes linking the ward to Moreton, Upton, and Birkenhead.

Area overview

On average Moreton West and Saughall Massie has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moreton West and Saughall Massie is £44,616 per year. There are 2 schools in Moreton West and Saughall Massie: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moreton West and Saughall Massie is home to around 13,774 people, with a population density of about 2,920.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moreton West and Saughall Massie Population
13,774
Population density
2,920.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.14(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-74%)
Public order
3.56(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-60%)
Drugs
3.05(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,089
95.01%
Other White
150
1.09%
Other Asian
108
0.78%
Irish
97
0.7%
Chinese
68
0.49%
Total population: 13,777

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,041
26.28%
Level 3 (A level)
2,244
19.39%
No qualifications
2,241
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,768
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,196
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 11,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,668
42.76%
Owns with a mortgage
2,132
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
674
10.8%
Other social rented
397
6.36%
Social rents from council
203
3.25%
Total households: 6,239

Property prices in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £263K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £254 per square foot) in Moreton West and Saughall Massie area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£250,000£257
Semi-Detached90£220,000£267
Terraced18£170,000£182
Flats9£138,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£63,500£140,000£115,000
2017£175,000£103,000£145,500£120,500
2018£200,000£109,000£147,500£126,500
2019£213,000£108,000£158,000£117,850
2020£210,000£109,000£162,000£122,000
2021£230,000£89,500£180,000£146,000
2022£244,000£126,500£200,000£163,000
2023£255,978£128,500£200,000£170,000
2024£250,000£122,500£203,000£162,500
2025£250,000£108,500£210,000£173,000
2026£267,750£152,000£220,000£178,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£85£169£131
2017£190£149£175£133
2018£192£167£182£141
2019£196£196£187£129
2020£211£170£195£172
2021£237£157£208£166
2022£261£181£247£189
2023£237£173£233£208
2024£271£193£250£174
2025£272£169£251£197
2026£225£207£277£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the last year.

All postcodes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

CH494QP

Woodpecker Close

CH494QH

Henderson Close

CH460TL

Briscoe Avenue

CH460RL

Hoylake Road

CH460SB

Inglewood Avenue

CH494GH

Botley Close

CH494QE

Jasmine Close

CH460RS

Meadowbrook Road

CH494GA

Pennystone Close

CH460RH

Cranbourne Avenue

CH460PJ

Tintern Drive

CH460RX

St Kildas Road

CH466BZ

Joan Avenue

CH466BX

Douglas Drive

CH465NY

Cardus Close

CH466DH

Francis Avenue

CH460RE

Borrowdale Road

CH467UG

Town Meadow Lane

CH466ES

Berwick Close

CH460PQ

Winston Grove

CH466JD

Hornbeam Close

CH460TU

Willow Grove

CH467TT

Maryland Lane

CH467TX

Berrylands Road

CH494QJ

Sycamore Avenue

CH466AF

Hoylake Road

CH466EP

Millhouse Lane

CH494RQ

Overchurch Road

CH460TE

Cartmel Drive

CH466JE

Barberry Close

CH467SP

Curlew Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.