Town Pop. 5,211

Living in Hoylake: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hoylake comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages.

Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (88) and safety (80). For the surrounding area, see CH29 postcode district.

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Hoylake scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH29 9BJ CH29 CH47 CH48

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 147 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Shoplifting 59 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 55 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 76 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Waverley Road 39 crimes
  2. 2 Market Street 30 crimes
  3. 3 Lighthouse Road 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • West Kirby School and CollegeSpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Kirby Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Kirby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital8.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital10.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryMarine Lake Health and Wellbeing Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,448 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%
available across Wirral
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 159 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.8%Student3.7%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Wirral · 2026-27
A £1,667
B £1,945
C £2,223
D £2,501
E £3,057
F £3,613
G £4,168
H £5,002
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Hoylake 0.1 mi
Manor Road 0.5 mi
West Kirby 1.2 mi
J2A M53 3.3 mi
J2 M53 3.9 mi
J2 M53 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 67
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 50
Semi-detached £377,500 10
Terraced £240,000 19
Flat / Maisonette £205,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£144k £223k £304k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Meols 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Kirby 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Caldy 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Greasby 70 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wallasey 68 4.9 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 5.2 mi away ⇄
Birkenhead 67 5.3 mi away ⇄
Mostyn 48 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ffynnongroyw 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
Talacre 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-ffordd 47 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoylake a nice place to live?

Hoylake is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hoylake is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hoylake?

Hoylake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 421 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hoylake?

Among the top-rated schools in Hoylake are West Kirby School and College, Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and West Kirby Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hoylake in total.

What are house prices like in Hoylake?

The current median house price in Hoylake is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £377,500, terraced £240,000, flat £205,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hoylake in context

See where Hoylake ranks among the best places to live in Merseyside

Postcode districts in Hoylake

CH29 55 ⇄
CH47 61 ⇄
CH48 61 ⇄

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