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About

Wallasey ward is situated on the north-eastern coast of the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the River Mersey. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its coastline features New Brighton, a locality with a promenade, marine lake, and a lighthouse that marks the river's entrance. The ward contains several parks and golf courses, providing green spaces amidst the urban layout.

Transport connections include the Merseyrail network, linking the area to Liverpool. A notable structure is the Floral Pavilion Theatre, a contemporary venue on the seafront. The local economy includes retail areas and leisure facilities catering to residents. The geography is generally flat, with views across the estuary towards the Liverpool waterfront and the hills of North Wales in the distance.

Area overview

On average Wallasey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wallasey is £49,189 per year. There are 7 schools in Wallasey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wallasey is home to around 14,476 people, with a population density of about 3,280.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wallasey Population
14,476
Population density
3,280.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.07(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-70%)
Public order
4.21(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-62%)
Other theft
2.76(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,714
94.72%
Other White
178
1.23%
Irish
112
0.77%
Chinese
78
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.42%
Total population: 14,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,177
34.45%
Level 3 (A level)
2,304
19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,793
14.79%
No qualifications
1,644
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,197
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 12,126

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,898
46.05%
Owns with a mortgage
2,091
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
853
13.55%
Other social rented
246
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
112
1.78%
Total households: 6,293

Property prices in Wallasey

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Wallasey area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,449 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wallasey 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 Wallasey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£306,000
Flats27£151,000
Semi-Detached102£265,500
Terraced28£211,250

10 years median price trend in Wallasey

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

Data Sources

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