Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Hoylake

A snapshot of life in Hoylake, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hoylake is a village in Merseyside, North West with a population of 5,311. The average house price is £373,504 and the overall crime rate is 70.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hoylake ranks

Population

5,311

Avg House Price

£373,504

Crime Rate

70.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

467 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,125

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hoylake's detached homes (£655,458) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£218,094).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hoylake prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£274,711 → £373,504).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£655,458	£597,500	24
Semi-Detached	£412,894	£408,500	42
Terraced	£311,847	£285,000	45
Flat	£218,094	£203,500	42

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hoylake is 70.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hoylake: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hoylake averages 467 Mbps — 367% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hoylake homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.2
% Rated C or Above	53.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,226

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,311
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£31,125
Employment Rate	53.2%
Owner Occupied	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hoylake?

The average house price in Hoylake is £373,504 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hoylake?

The most affordable entry point in Hoylake is a flat, with an average price of £218,094.

Is Hoylake a safe place to live?

Hoylake has a recorded crime rate of 70.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Hoylake?

Hoylake has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hoylake?

Average broadband download speeds in Hoylake are around 467 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.1% of premises.

How big is Hoylake?

Hoylake is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 5,311.

Most compared with

How does Hoylake stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Hoylake

House price: £217,565 · £373,504
Crime rate: 76.1 · 70
Distance: 11.7 mi

Bagillt

Hoylake

House price: £235,651 · £373,504
Crime rate: 63.4 · 70
Distance: 8.0 mi

Bebington

Hoylake

House price: £219,276 · £373,504
Crime rate: 69.9 · 70
Distance: 8.3 mi

Birkenhead

Hoylake

House price: £154,135 · £373,504
Crime rate: 69.9 · 70
Distance: 5.5 mi

Bootle (Sefton)

Hoylake

House price: £139,379 · £373,504
Crime rate: 75.9 · 70
Distance: 9.4 mi

Connah's Quay

Hoylake

House price: £235,465 · £373,504
Crime rate: 63.8 · 70
Distance: 13.1 mi

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