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Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Meols

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

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At a glance

Meols is a village in Merseyside, North West with a population of 5,023. The average house price is £423,612 and the overall crime rate is 70.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Meols ranks

Population

5,023

Avg House Price

£423,612

Crime Rate

70.1/1k

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)

Meols's detached homes (£489,500) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£268,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Meols prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£303,520 → £423,612).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£489,500	£470,000	13
Semi-Detached	£413,087	£425,500	23
Terraced	£268,333	£260,000	3
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Meols is 70.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Meols: 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
Great Meols Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Meols 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	5,023
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 Meols?

The average house price in Meols is £423,612 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Meols is a terraced, with an average price of £268,333.

Is Meols a safe place to live?

Meols has a recorded crime rate of 70.1 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 Meols?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Meols?

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

How big is Meols?

Meols is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 5,023.

Most compared with

How does Meols stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Meols

House price: £217,565 · £423,612
Crime rate: 76.1 · 70.1
Distance: 10.7 mi

Bagillt

Meols

House price: £235,651 · £423,612
Crime rate: 63.4 · 70.1
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bebington

Meols

House price: £219,276 · £423,612
Crime rate: 69.9 · 70.1
Distance: 7.9 mi

Birkenhead

Meols

House price: £154,135 · £423,612
Crime rate: 69.9 · 70.1
Distance: 4.8 mi

Bootle (Sefton)

Meols

House price: £139,379 · £423,612
Crime rate: 75.9 · 70.1
Distance: 8.5 mi

Connah's Quay

Meols

House price: £235,465 · £423,612
Crime rate: 63.8 · 70.1
Distance: 13.4 mi

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