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Posted on Friday, February 7, 2020
In the past 12 months alone there have been 189 property sales in Heysham. This is 7% up, year on year and it is a figure which has been bucking the national trend.
Heysham and some stunning scenery and walks. It’s popular with families, walkers dog lovers and nature enthusiasts. At Heysham Head - there is the biggest cliff on the Lancashire coastline. Visitors often park up in free car park and take the walk down to Half moon bay - known for it’s sheltered sandy beaches.
Heysham is just a few miles from both Lancaster and Morecambe. Since the opening of the Bay Gateway, it has become easily accessible from the M6 and as such has become popular with commuters. This is an area with excellent local amenities and such attracts families.
Heysham is a village with history which dates back to Roman Times. Take a visit to The Barrows where evidence of The Stone Man has been discovered and check out the 4 stone graves which are indented into the rock face. Visit the Grade I listed St Peters church - one of the oldest churches in the area. It still has its Anglo Saxon features.
Take a close look at the old Heysham Village where many of the cottages date back to the 17th century and stop at one of the many tea rooms that can be found in the area. Heysham village has won Britain in Bloom award several times, which speaks volumes of just how attractive and well cared for this village this. The history though is part of what makes Heysham special.
Today the average property price in Heysham stands at £154,503. Property Prices in the last year alone have seen a significant price increase - the official figure is 8% up. Whilst prices are on the increase, it is still considered as a very affordable place to live. The average detached home last year sold for just £209,982 compared to an average of £292,577 for the North West in general.
As much as we love the history of Heysham and the quirky character which can be found in the old village, we must not forget the development that has happened in the area. Over recent years, many new homes have popped up with the Miller Green development, being noted as one of the largest in recent times.
At the last census, there were 17,016 people living in Heysham. Due to the new developments, the population grew by 14.9% over a 10 year period. The most prominent age group was 45-64 and 37.3% of households were families with children.
If you would like to know more about living in Heysham, or you would like to chat about Heysham Property Prices, please get in touch. My name is Jody. Call me on 01524 843322 or email me at jody@jdg.co.uk.
