Town Pop. 5,469

Living in Meols: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Meols scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see CH47 postcode district.

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Meols scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.2 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 113 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Waverley Road 39 crimes
  2. 2 Station Approach 23 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 72
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 25 within 4km
2Good
  • Great Meols Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE 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
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital7.2 mi
Aintree University Hospital9.3 mi
Children's A&E15.4 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,543 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)93.4%
available across Wirral
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 170 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.1%Student3.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
Meols 0.2 mi
Manor Road 0.6 mi
Hoylake 1.1 mi
J2A M53 2.4 mi
J2 M53 2.9 mi
J2 M53 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £418,500 46
Detached £470,000 15
Semi-detached £418,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£323k £390k £460k £528k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hoylake 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Kirby 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Greasby 70 2.3 mi away ⇄
Caldy 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wallasey 68 3.8 mi away ⇄
Birkenhead 67 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 5.0 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 5.1 mi away ⇄
Mostyn 48 7.4 mi away ⇄
Ffynnongroyw 47 7.6 mi away ⇄
Talacre 44 7.7 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Sefton) 68 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meols a nice place to live?

Meols is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Meols 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 Meols?

Meols is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 340 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meols?

Among the top-rated schools in Meols are Great Meols Primary School and Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Meols in total.

What are house prices like in Meols?

The current median house price in Meols is £418,500, around 47% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £470,000, semi-detached £418,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Meols in context

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Postcode districts in Meols

CH47 61 ⇄

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