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About

Parkgate ward lies along the southern bank of the Wirral peninsula, facing the Dee Estuary. The area is defined by its long, historic promenade and expansive views across the salt marshes and mudflats towards Wales. The settlement itself is a linear row of houses and businesses directly fronting this waterside path, with residential streets extending inland. Its economy has historically been connected to the estuary, shifting from a small port to a coastal resort.

The landscape is dominated by the vast, tidal estuary and the protected marshes of the Wirral Way, a path on a former railway line. A specific local tradition involves visitors purchasing ice cream from the famous Nicholls parlour to enjoy while watching the high tides, which occasionally flood the marsh and bring fish-seeking birds close to the sea wall. The environment is managed by organisations like the RSPB, focusing on the important bird populations that inhabit the grasses and creeks.

Area overview

On average Parkgate has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parkgate is £51,788 per year. There are 2 schools in Parkgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parkgate is home to around 4,972 people, with a population density of about 451.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parkgate Population
4,972
Population density
451.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.88(-63%)
Public order
5.23(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.21(-88%)
Other theft
1.61(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,720
95.01%
Other White
69
1.39%
Irish
61
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.32%
Total population: 4,968

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,959
45.38%
Level 3 (A level)
769
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
517
11.98%
No qualifications
439
10.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
317
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,251
55.21%
Owns with a mortgage
688
30.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
10.15%
Other social rented
46
2.03%
Other forms of private rent
35
1.54%
Total households: 2,266

Property prices in Parkgate

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 in Parkgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £1,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parkgate 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 Parkgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£396,250
Flats10£180,000
Semi-Detached27£262,000
Terraced10£296,250

10 years median price trend in Parkgate

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

All postcodes in Parkgate

CH649SJ

Allans Close

CH643SF

Leighton Road

CH646RA

Wood Lane

CH646RU

Woodlands Close

CH646UH

Algernon Close

CH640SL

Leamington Close

CH646RH

Hamilton Close

CH646TG

Sandheys

CH649UP

Eldon Terrace

CH646SH

Holywell Close

CH646TJ

The Ropewalk

CH649SH

Meadow Close

CH640SS

Homecrofts

CH643SG

Leighton Road

CH646RW

The Parade

CH646QH

Albert Drive

CH646QZ

Wood Lane

CH646RE

The Looms

CH646RL

North Parade

CH646UL

Dunlin Close

CH649UT

Church Lane

CH640SH

Stratford Road

CH646QN

Manorial Road

CH646SR

School Lane

CH646UZ

Moorside Lane

CH640TL

West Vale

CH646SU

Hawthorn Road

CH649UB

The Cross

CH646RS

Mealors Weint

CH646RP

Bevyl Road

CH646UJ

Grenfell Park

CH646TH

Brook Hey

CH646TT

Grenfell Park

CH646UA

Old Quay Close

CH649XF

Parkgate Road

CH640TW

Hampton Crescent

CH649UD

Bridge Street

CH640SA

West Drive

CH643TJ

Pine Hey

CH646QU

Wood Lane

CH646UE

George Drive

CH649XX

Flint Meadow

CH643SL

Earle Crescent

CH646SZ

Moorfield Drive

CH643TT

Mill View

CH646RR

Bevyl Road

CH646SF

Springcroft

CH646XG

Greenway

CH649XT

Flint Close

CH640TP

Hampton Crescent

CH646TS

The Anchorage

CH640SB

Wellesbourne Close

CH646QD

The Leightons

CH646QR

Old Quay Lane

CH646SD

Little Lane

CH646TA

Brooklands Gardens

CH640SE

West Vale

CH646QL

South Parade

CH646RQ

Tithebarn Drive

CH640SF

West Vale

CH646SX

Hawthorn Road

CH646UN

Lapwing Way

CH649SE

West Vale

CH649SB

Thirlmere Road

CH646RJ

Barnacre Drive

CH646TB

Heron Court

CH649XW

Dee View Court

CH640SG

Henley Road

CH646QG

Parkgate Road

CH646TW

Wesley Close

CH646UF

Phoenix Court

CH649RE

Burton Road

CH640TD

Coniston Road

CH640TJ

West Vale

CH646RX

The Spinney

CH646TQ

Paddock Drive

CH649XU

Flint Drive

CH640SJ

Arden Drive

CH646SP

Coastguard Lane

CH646TX

Deeside Court

CH646QE

Parkgate Road

CH646QY

Wood Lane

CH646SL

Mostyn Square

CH646TF

Beechways Drive

CH646TL

Moorings Close

CH646RD

Boathouse Lane

CH646TN

Boundary Park

CH646TY

Emslie Court

CH646UB

Parkside Close

CH646TE

Manor Close

CH640TQ

Sutton Avenue

CH646QQ

Parkgate Road

CH646RT

Woodlands Road

CH640TR

Merton Close

CH640ST

Somerville Close

CH646TD

Carlton Close

CH646TZ

Hunters Way

CH649SD

Grasmere Road

CH649US

Church Lane

CH643SZ

Boathouse Lane

Data Sources

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