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About

Moreton West sits on the northern side of the Wirral Peninsula within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. The area is mainly residential, with terraces and semi-detached housing interspersed with local shopping parades, primary schools and community centres. Public transport includes Moreton railway station on the Merseyrail Wirral Line, providing direct connections to Birkenhead and Liverpool. Local streets give way northwards to a short stretch of foreshore along the River Mersey and a sea defence line that marks the town’s coastal edge.

The ward also includes the small settlement of Saughall Massie to the south, and local green spaces, allotments and play areas are punctuated by church halls and sports pitches. Day-to-day life in Moreton West is oriented around neighbourhood services, the rail link and the coastal margin. Community projects and regular events tend to centre on local centres rather than larger tourist sites, reflecting its role as a residential part of north Wirral rather than a destination in its own right.

Area overview

On average Moreton West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moreton West is £39,117 per year. There are 2 schools in Moreton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moreton West is home to around 8,156 people, with a population density of about 4,267.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moreton West Population
8,156
Population density
4,267.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.05(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-54%)
Public order
5.89(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-40%)
Shoplifting
5.15(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,677
94.13%
Other Asian
93
1.14%
Other White
93
1.14%
Chinese
57
0.7%
Irish
40
0.49%
Total population: 8,156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,639
24.27%
No qualifications
1,510
22.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,441
39.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,099
30.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
401
11.03%
Other social rented
372
10.23%
Social rents from council
209
5.75%
Total households: 3,635

Property prices in Moreton West

Median price£203,150
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £283K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £203,150 (about £216 per square foot) in Moreton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £440,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£313,000£263
Semi-Detached39£206,300£217
Terraced18£166,750£181
Flats6£113,500£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moreton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,750£88,000£135,000£106,450
2017£187,500£77,500£149,000£115,000
2018£251,995£110,000£145,000£152,500
2019£249,995£85,475£158,000£118,250
2020£241,000£74,000£155,000£120,000
2021£229,950£78,000£177,000£135,000
2022£223,000£100,000£189,000£165,500
2023£260,000£143,500£182,500£171,500
2024£250,000£82,000£220,000£160,000
2025£295,000£94,000£192,000£167,250
2026£345,000£189,000£210,000£161,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£139£143£130
2017£179£94£150£122
2018£221£136£147£185
2019£229£103£169£131
2020£224£96£173£133
2021£221£148£188£165
2022£271£130£213£184
2023£232£195£203£174
2024£254£159£228£169
2025£263£151£209£188
2026£267£193£240£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.