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About

Woodhey is a residential neighbourhood located in the Bebington area of the Wirral Peninsula. It is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-20th century housing, primarily semi-detached and detached homes. The area is largely residential, with local amenities concentrated along nearby main roads rather than within Woodhey itself. It offers a settled, suburban atmosphere with good access to surrounding green spaces and transport links into Liverpool and Chester.

The area is situated close to the expansive grounds of Clatterbridge Hospital and the older estate of Poulton Lancelyn. A notable local feature is the presence of the Woodhey Drive Allotments, providing a community gardening space within the neighbourhood. Residents benefit from proximity to schools, sports facilities at the Oval leisure centre, and the open countryside of Wirral's interior, contributing to a practical and family-oriented environment.

Area overview

On average Woodhey has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year. The median sale price in Woodhey is £250,000 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,250 and £321,500. There are 3 schools in Woodhey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodhey is home to around 7,243 people, with a population density of about 3,870.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodhey Population
7,243
Population density
3,870.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-50%)
Shoplifting
7.46(+29%)
Public order
4.97(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-75%)
Drugs
3.59(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,775
93.53%
Other White
87
1.2%
Irish
65
0.9%
Chinese
54
0.75%
Indian
43
0.59%
Total population: 7,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,216
37.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,161
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
826
14%
No qualifications
765
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
493
8.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,901

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
41.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,092
35.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
337
11.07%
Other social rented
185
6.08%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.23%
Total households: 3,044

Property prices in Woodhey

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £241
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £322K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Woodhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£400,000£270
Semi-Detached58£260,000£246
Terraced7£250,000£251
Flats15£137,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£70,000£175,225£157,250
2017£244,750£95,000£179,995£162,500
2018£236,000£90,000£207,500£136,000
2019£335,000£88,000£200,000£128,475
2020£268,000£77,000£215,000£156,000
2021£355,000£104,998£220,000£149,000
2022£390,050£97,500£265,500£156,500
2023£425,000£105,000£232,500£159,000
2024£415,000£91,000£235,000£206,250
2025£362,000£115,000£249,000£229,000
2026£380,000£138,000£266,250£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£105£161£147
2017£201£139£176£178
2018£226£141£184£149
2019£216£147£183£153
2020£259£132£202£169
2021£250£175£207£173
2022£285£153£253£182
2023£258£165£232£185
2024£270£168£235£221
2025£264£168£241£232
2026£276£202£259£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodhey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

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