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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 moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
64
Deprivation level
8/10
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
35.92(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.09(-57%)
Public order
5.64(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.27(-41%)
Shoplifting
5.03(-12%)
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

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Moreton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,645 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moreton West 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 Moreton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£252,000
Flats3£87,000
Semi-Detached47£200,000
Terraced17£170,000

10 years median price trend in Moreton West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.