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About

Rossall ward occupies a coastal stretch of the Wyre district, fronting the Irish Sea. Its built environment is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from different eras lining its streets. The area is anchored by the historic Rossall School, a prominent independent boarding school whose grounds form a significant part of the local landscape. The long, exposed promenade and sea defenses are a constant feature, shaping daily life.

The western boundary is defined by the shoreline, which includes a stretch of beach and the Rossall Point Observation Tower. Inland, the ward contains several local parks and sports fields, including the Rossall Sports Centre. Residential roads extend eastward, with local shops and services concentrated along Rossall Lane. The terrain is largely flat, with the land gently sloping towards the coastal edge.

Area overview

On average Rossall has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rossall is £32,228 per year. There are 1 schools in Rossall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rossall is home to around 6,120 people, with a population density of about 2,745.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rossall Population
6,120
Population density
2,745.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.9(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.49(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.17(-9%)
Other crime
4.74(+91%)
Public order
4.74(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,813
94.98%
Other White
100
1.63%
Other Asian
31
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.49%
Chinese
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,389
27.45%
Level 4 qualifications or above
994
19.64%
Level 3 (A level)
768
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
590
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,126
43.47%
Owns with a mortgage
526
20.31%
Other social rented
482
18.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
10.23%
Social rents from council
126
4.86%
Total households: 2,590

Property prices in Rossall

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £230K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Rossall area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £392,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rossall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£255,000£240
Semi-Detached29£175,000£215
Terraced8£108,750£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rossall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rossall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£120,000£77,500
2017£163,250£124,000£86,750
2018£156,000£128,000£80,500
2019£173,250£130,000£95,000
2020£190,000£145,000£95,000
2021£205,000£154,500£85,000
2022£240,000£175,000£103,500
2023£238,250£160,000£108,000
2024£229,000£176,500£96,500
2025£233,000£172,500£102,250
2026£290,000£174,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rossall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rossall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£139£96
2017£162£148£77
2018£164£170£88
2019£166£161£92
2020£179£162£101
2021£192£187£94
2022£229£223£126
2023£245£195£124
2024£227£188£114
2025£215£197£121
2026£228£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rossall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rossall 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.