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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 £52,109 per year. The median sale price in Neston is £225,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £328,500. 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: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £329K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £232 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
Detached21£440,000£291
Semi-Detached21£225,500£242
Terraced23£187,500£219
Flats6£133,500£201

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£371,500£133,500£230,000£170,000
2026£480,000£112,500£245,000£190,000
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£276£217£281£217
2026£303£173£242£219
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Neston ward.

Local councillors

Keith Millar

Neston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party