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About

Neston ward covers the town of Neston and its immediate surrounding villages, including Parkgate and Little Neston, situated on the southern tip of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is defined by its position along the Dee Estuary, with salt marsh and reclaimed farmland characterising much of its landscape. The ward functions as a local service centre for its communities, with a mix of residential streets, local shops, and schools serving the population.

The historic Parkgate promenade, once a busy port, now overlooks the vast tidal marshes of the estuary and is a noted spot for birdwatching. Inland, the town centre retains a traditional high street layout. The ward's geography is largely flat, with residential areas extending from the estuary edge towards the more rural boundaries, which include parts of Ness Botanic Gardens.

Area overview

On average Neston has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Neston is £52,110 per year. There are 1 schools in Neston: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Neston is home to around 5,642 people, with a population density of about 891.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Neston Population
5,642
Population density
891.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.15(+26%)
Shoplifting
14.53(+151%)
Public order
12.58(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.28(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,251
93.07%
Other White
116
2.06%
Irish
53
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.62%
Other Asian
30
0.53%
Total population: 5,642

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,477
31.6%
No qualifications
878
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
820
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
632
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 4,674

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
842
32.75%
Owns with a mortgage
609
23.69%
Other social rented
379
14.74%
Social rents from council
359
13.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
12.49%
Total households: 2,571

Property prices in Neston

Median price£236,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £335K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Neston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,080,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Neston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£425,000£307
Semi-Detached23£275,000£259
Terraced19£180,000£223
Flats8£133,500£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Neston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£118,500£171,475£114,500
2017£276,000£93,500£196,500£126,950
2018£435,000£64,500£195,915£135,000
2019£304,998£112,500£216,500£165,250
2020£355,000£121,750£258,000£132,500
2021£390,000£130,000£224,975£190,000
2022£401,250£87,000£265,000£168,000
2023£530,000£97,500£251,000£200,000
2024£448,750£97,000£257,500£185,000
2025£375,000£125,000£275,000£170,000
2026£480,000£130,000£240,750£191,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Neston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£201£162£120
2017£250£173£183£141
2018£236£130£184£151
2019£233£178£187£183
2020£236£194£270£175
2021£288£208£240£191
2022£303£175£264£195
2023£306£155£253£248
2024£332£165£247£208
2025£275£217£281£217
2026£332£201£236£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Neston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Neston

Is Neston safe?

Neston records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Neston?

The median sale price in Neston is £236,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Neston?

Neston has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Neston?

Neston scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Neston sits around rank 13,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Neston?

The average household income in Neston is around £52,110 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Neston?

Neston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Keith Millar (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Neston

CH643UA

Westlands Close

CH643SB

The Birches

CH649PH

The Paddock

CH649PA

Chester Road

CH643RD

Liverpool Road

CH649PT

Bushell Road

CH643SE

Leighton Road

CH649QA

Hinderton Lane

CH649SN

Raby Park Road

CH649WD

Howard Court

CH643AB

Old Dairy Close

CH643UZ

Buildwas Road

CH643RH

Liverpool Road

CH647TW

Liverpool Road

CH649RN

Mellock Lane

CH649QJ

Station Road

CH649TJ

Neston

CH649QH

The Quillet

CH649XB

Blackeys Lane

CH647TN

Liverpool Road

CH643UU

Scholars Court

CH649AB

Brook Street

CH643TN

Mill Croft

CH649TN

Drake Road

CH647UA

Quarry Road

CH649PR

Park Vale

CH643RJ

Cross Street

CH649SP

Raby Park Road

CH644ZY

Brook Street

CH643SU

Abbots Way

CH643TG

The Runnell

CH647UD

Quarry Road

CH649XD

Highfield Close

CH649PJ

Gladstone Road

CH643SR

The Priory

CH649WE

Bridge Court

CH643TL

Cookes Close

CH339FE

Brook Street

CH649PQ

Hinderton Road

CH649RH

Romney Way

CH643RT

Ringway

CH649TD

Hawkins Road

CH649TE

Jonson Road

CH649PG

Hinderton Road

CH643RY

Chester High Road

CH649PS

Hinderton Green

CH649UX

Highfield Road

CH649FX

Hinderton Lane

CH643RU

Buildwas Road

CH647TT

Chester High Road

CH649NQ

Raby Park Road

CH643SJ

Leighton Road

CH649TA

Raleigh Road

CH643US

Buildwas Road

CH643TF

Millfield

CH643TR

Reins Croft

CH643RW

Mayfield Gardens

CH649RD

Romney Croft

CH649RP

Morland Avenue

CH643SN

Leighton Road

CH643RG

Neston

CH649NH

Raby Park Road

CH649PE

Hinderton Road

CH649PF

Hinderton Road

CH643UJ

Buildwas Road

CH649ST

Marlowe Road

CH649XL

Brook Street

CH649XH

Tannery Lane

CH649TL

Breezehill Road

CH649PX

Cedar Grove

CH643SD

Leighton Road

CH339FG

Neston

CH643SY

Boathouse Lane

CH643TH

Chester High Road

CH649RJ

Romney Close

CH649XR

Stanney Close

CH649RB

Cottage Close

CH647TD

Chester High Road

CH649TH

Sidney Road

CH649XG

Tannery Lane

CH649QD

Bushell Close

CH643RP

Park Street

CH649PL

Olive Road

CH649SY

Frobisher Road

CH643TY

Churchill Court

CH649PN

Hinderton Road

CH649SW

Raby Park Road

CH643RN

Drake Road

CH649TW

Drake Road

CH643ST

The Priory

CH649TF

Jonson Road

CH647TU

Chester High Road

CH643SA

The Witterings

CH649TG

Shakespeare Road

CH643RQ

Liverpool Road

CH649TZ

High Street

CH649TB

Hawkins Road

CH643UG

Buildwas Road

CH649SX

Grenville Road

CH647TA

Chester High Road

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.