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Claughton North

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About

Claughton North is a residential area situated inland on the Wirral Peninsula. The district is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later inter-war developments. Its streets are arranged in a regular grid pattern, leading to local shopping parades along roads like Upton Road. The area provides straightforward access to Birkenhead Park and the main transport routes into central Birkenhead.

The grounds of the former Claughton Village Hall serve as a community green space at the area's heart. Residential life centres around these local schools, shops, and bus services. It is a settled, predominantly residential neighbourhood where the historic street plan and housing stock define the urban character. The area functions as a residential district for Birkenhead.

Area overview

On average Claughton North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year. There are 3 schools in Claughton North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Claughton North is home to around 8,084 people, with a population density of about 2,942.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Claughton North Population
8,084
Population density
2,942.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.17(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(-37%)
Public order
5.2(-49%)
Drugs
3.46(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,355
90.97%
Indian
139
1.72%
Other White
117
1.45%
Irish
68
0.84%
Chinese
65
0.8%
Total population: 8,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,076
30.71%
No qualifications
1,291
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,250
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
570
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,309
37.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,196
34.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
675
19.19%
Other social rented
183
5.2%
Social rents from council
77
2.19%
Total households: 3,517

Property prices in Claughton North

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Claughton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Claughton North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Claughton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£208,000
Terraced35£155,000
Detached26£521,250
Flats25£126,000

10 years median price trend in Claughton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claughton North.

All postcodes in Claughton North

CH410DR

Crocus Avenue

CH436TJ

Brancote Road

CH410BE

Thornton Street

CH437NN

Rushgreen Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.