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Heswall, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Heswall is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 29,789. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
29,789 Population 273/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,273 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,273 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$263,125 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,789
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,273
Per Capita$48,273
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$263,125
Rent$1,207
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units11,916

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.3%

Community

Population29,789
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates53.3273°, -3.0965°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$48,273
Median Age44.6 years

About Heswall

Heswall is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 29,789. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Heswall has a population of 29,789 with a density of 273 people per square mile, spread across 109.2 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2.7%), with 2.5% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

29,789
Total Population
273
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
109.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Heswall vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Heswall is $48,273, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,273 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,711 business establishments. 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Heswall vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,273
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,273
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,711

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit7.2%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Heswall is $263,125, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,916 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$263,125
7% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.6%
Owner-Occupied65.6%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units11,916

Property Tax

Climate in Heswall

Heswall has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 0.1° / 11.1° 90.8
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 0.1° / 12° 98.4
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 0.6° / 14.3° 84.5
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 1° / 16.4° 47.0
May 11.7°C / 53°F 5.5° / 18.9° 64.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 8.1° / 23.1° 69.7
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.9° / 25.2° 93.7
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 10.5° / 24.1° 83.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.4° / 22.2° 94.9
Oct 11.4°C / 52°F 5.8° / 17° 128.7
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 1.5° / 14.6° 99.3
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.2° 119.6
Heswall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area109.2 sq mi (282.7 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates53.3273°N, 3.0965°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 113 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 61 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 119 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 63 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 64 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 51 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 75 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 94 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 65 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 77 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Heswall has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.3%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density273/sq mi
Total Area109.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit7.2%
Work from Home26.7%

Schools in Heswall

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pensby High School - - - -
Thornton Hough Primary School - - - -
Saint Peters CE Primary School - - - -
Pensby Park Primary School - - - -
Barnston Primary School - - - -
Gayton Primary School - - - -
Heswall Primary School - - - -
Ladymount Catholic Primary School - - - -
Pensby Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Heswall

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
HearMe - 2000s pop 2000s pop MP3
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Heswall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey Farm Museum
Buckley Library
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Greenfield Valley Museum
Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Mold Library
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Ruthin Gaol Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Sick To Death
St Winefride’s Well Museum
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool

Libraries in Heswall

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Brymbo Library0.0
Buckley Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Flint Library0.0
Formby Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Halkyn Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Heswall Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Holywell Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Mold Library0.0
Moreton Library One Stop Shop0.0
Mynydd Isa0.0
Neston Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Pensby Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Ruthin Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Wallasey Central Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
West Kirby Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heswall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birkenhead Market
Chester Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Market Square
Mold Indoor Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Red Brick Market
Solitare
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market

Hotels in Heswall

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn
Thornton Manor
Thorton Hall

Restaurants in Heswall

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

107 Dining Room
Broadway
Bun
Burnt Truffle
Dine India
Glegg Arms
Gusto
Heswall Tandoori
Khrua Thai Orchid
Kismat
Nova
Paolo’s
Silk Road

Cafes in Heswall

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beacon Coffee Shop
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Brunch Cafe
CJ's Coffee Shop
Costa
Gills Cafe
Rubens
The Fig Tree
YØT

Castles in Heswall

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thornton Manor

Clinics in Heswall

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #324248439
Medical Centre
Wirral Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Dentists in Heswall

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenside Dental practice
Pensby Dental Practice
Sandstone Dental Practice
The White House Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Heswall

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #324249519

Train Stations in Heswall

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heswall

Bus Stations in Heswall

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heswall Bus Station

Gas Stations in Heswall

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sainsbury's
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Heswall

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Santander

Golf Courses in Heswall

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heswall Golf Course

Breweries in Heswall

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Red Star Brewary

Stadiums & Teams in Heswall

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Prenton Park

Airports Near Heswall

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrington Airstrip-Small Airport
Welshpool Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Heswall

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heswall Post Office
Irby Road Post Office
Pensby Post Office
Thingwall Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heswall

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Christ Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Emmanuel Holiness Church
Heswall United Reformed Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Our Lady and St. John
Saint George's United Reformed Church
St Peters Church
St. Michael & All Angels, Pensby
Thingwall Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heswall

What is the population of Heswall?

Heswall has a population of 29,789 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 109.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Heswall expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,273, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $263,125 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heswall?

Heswall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Heswall?

The unemployment rate in Heswall is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 2,711 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heswall?

The median home value in Heswall is $263,125. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 65.6%.

How are the schools in Heswall?

31.5% of adults in Heswall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Heswall?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Heswall is 2.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.

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