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About

Seacombe ward occupies a northern section of the Wirral peninsula, facing the River Mersey. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its waterfront location is defined by the Seacombe Ferry Terminal, a key transport link for commuters crossing to Liverpool. The surrounding land is largely urban, with local shops and services concentrated along central roads to serve the community.

The riverfront is a dominant feature, with walkways offering views of the Liverpool skyline and busy port traffic. Inland, the terrain includes several parks and recreational grounds that provide green space. The area has a notable maritime history connected to the ferry service and the former landing stages. Local infrastructure is geared towards residential needs, with schools and community centres situated within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Seacombe has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seacombe is £35,339 per year. There are 6 schools in Seacombe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seacombe is home to around 14,907 people, with a population density of about 4,377.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seacombe Population
14,907
Population density
4,377.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.55(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+47%)
Public order
12.61(+25%)
Drugs
12.61(+233%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,633
91.46%
Other White
298
2%
Other Asian
140
0.94%
Bangladeshi
99
0.66%
Irish
94
0.63%
Total population: 14,906

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,753
24.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,220
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
2,133
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,926
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,430
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 11,399

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,129
31.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,392
20.78%
Owns outright
1,346
20.09%
Other social rented
1,279
19.09%
Social rents from council
369
5.51%
Total households: 6,700

Property prices in Seacombe

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,536 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seacombe 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 Seacombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£95,000
Semi-Detached31£145,000
Terraced123£120,000

10 years median price trend in Seacombe

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

Data Sources

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