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About

Claughton ward sits on the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the urban centre of Birkenhead. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It contains several local shopping parades along roads like Claughton Village and Upton Road, serving daily needs. The ward includes the grounds of the former Birkenhead Priory, one of the oldest standing buildings on Merseyside.

The topography is varied, with streets sloping down towards the Mersey. Central Park provides a significant green space with sports facilities and wooded areas. Transport links are direct, with rail stations connecting to Liverpool. The ward is also home to a campus of Wirral Metropolitan College, adding an educational presence to the community.

Area overview

On average Claughton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Claughton is £43,558 per year. There are 8 schools in Claughton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Claughton is home to around 14,687 people, with a population density of about 3,436.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Claughton Population
14,687
Population density
3,436.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.02(+117%)
Shoplifting
25.74(+345%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.29(+30%)
Public order
22.33(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.61(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,388
91.14%
Other White
268
1.82%
Indian
171
1.16%
Chinese
137
0.93%
Irish
137
0.93%
Total population: 14,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,679
29.97%
No qualifications
2,400
19.55%
Level 3 (A level)
2,240
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,752
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,148
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 12,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,241
34.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,959
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,206
18.63%
Other social rented
686
10.6%
Social rents from council
239
3.69%
Total households: 6,474

Property prices in Claughton

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Claughton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced34£163,000
Detached37£400,000
Flats36£131,500
Semi-Detached60£222,500

10 years median price trend in Claughton

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

All postcodes in Claughton

CH410BT

Alverstone Avenue

CH436US

Waterford Road

CH434UW

Park Road South

CH410EE

Primrose Road

CH436XA

Shrewsbury Close

CH434UP

Devonshire Road

CH414FN

Barton Street

CH439AB

Ridgeview Road

CH439QZ

Dodleston Close

CH437FJ

Calthorpe Way

CH437SY

Westmount Place

CH438TD

Buckingham Avenue

CH439ST

Netherfield Close

CH439ED

Ledsham Close

CH439EF

Budworth Road

CH436XF

Waterford Road

CH414DW

Bentinck Place

CH434WA

Park Road South

CH439WX

Merebank

CH410EF

Primrose Road

CH410DU

Bidston Avenue

CH439QQ

Pipistrelle Rise

CH410EG

Shamrock Road

CH436XP

Kingsmead Grove

CH410AT

Norman Street

CH439QY

Littleton Close

CH439TE

The Uplands

CH431SZ

Palm Grove

CH439AJ

Sandalwood Drive

CH436XB

Lions Close

CH439SA

Noctorum Avenue

CH431XX

The Nook

CH436WA

Quaile Park

CH410EL

Scotts Place

CH439QW

Lea Close

CH410AU

Thistleton Avenue

CH437PW

Vyner Road South

CH439AP

West Rise

CH410DY

Daffodil Road

CH431UW

St Vincent Road

CH436TN

Bidston Road

CH431UP

St Seiriol Grove

CH439XZ

The Ridings

CH434YU

Park Road South

CH434XL

Francis Avenue

CH439AE

Hill Ridge

CH438SU

Tollemache Road

CH439YR

Eastview Close

CH414DB

Grange Road West

CH439RD

Ullswater Avenue

CH439AN

Westway

CH439UH

West Road

CH434XU

Grange Mount

CH438SP

Shrewsbury Road

CH414DU

Claughton Road

CH436TA

Kingsmead Road South

CH434XN

Grange Mount

CH436XE

Charlton Court

CH439RB

Rotherwood

CH434XW

Grange Mount

CH438SH

Forest Road

CH438TB

Heather Brow

CH436TH

Howbeck Close

CH438TH

Lingdale Avenue

CH410EW

Bidston Avenue

CH437RW

Sumner Road

CH410ER

Alderley Avenue

CH410EN

Bidston Avenue

CH410DE

Upton Road

CH437PS

Vyner Road South

CH438TJ

Ashburton Avenue

CH431TA

Slatey Road

CH436XU

Kingsmead Road

CH434XR

Park Road West

CH438TR

Forest Road

CH439SW

Windermere Road

CH434UU

Park Road South

CH431UL

Egerton Road

CH410DA

Park Road North

CH434UX

Park Road South

CH439SJ

Windermere Road

CH434XZ

Park Road South

CH439AL

Ridings Hey

CH434UT

Park Road South

CH439RX

Pine Tree Avenue

CH439SN

Windermere Road

CH436UL

Howbeck Road

CH410DB

Park Road North

CH434XF

Grange Road West

CH438SQ

Park Road West

CH434TS

Park Drive

CH410AX

Bramble Avenue

CH439WH

Noctorum Avenue

CH439TN

Firdene Crescent

CH436XS

Brancote Mount

CH434UR

Grosvenor Road

CH438SZ

Tollemache Road

CH438TG

Upton Road

CH436WD

Sandstone Rise

CH410BS

Bidston Avenue

Data Sources

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