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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 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
168
Deprivation level
7/10
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
81.3(+119%)
Shoplifting
21.65(+279%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.9(+12%)
Public order
20.7(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.57(+96%)
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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 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
Detached33£380,000
Flats39£135,000
Semi-Detached62£221,250
Terraced36£154,000

10 years median price trend in Claughton

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

All postcodes in Claughton

CH439SS

Needham Crescent

CH439ST

Netherfield Close

CH431TE

Palm Grove

CH436TR

Bidston Road

CH439UQ

Noctorum Road

CH410DQ

Tollemache Road

CH410DY

Daffodil Road

CH431TA

Slatey Road

CH434XX

Alexandra Road

CH434XZ

Park Road South

CH439RP

West Road

CH439SR

Norris Close

CH439YH

Olivia Mews

CH418AA

Park Road North

CH434XE

Grange Road West

CH434XP

Park Road West

CH439SG

Grasmere Avenue

CH410EH

Violet Road

CH431XX

The Nook

CH434AD

Irvine Way

CH410EQ

Shamrock Road

CH436TE

Shrewsbury Road

CH436XJ

Brancote Gardens

CH438SN

St David Road

CH438TN

Ashburton Road

CH439HX

Wentworth Close

CH439YQ

Orlando Close

CH410DN

Woodsorrel Road

CH410DS

Bluebell Avenue

CH434YU

Park Road South

CH436WD

Sandstone Rise

CH438TH

Lingdale Avenue

CH439RA

Bassenthwaite Avenue

CH434XD

Merton Place

CH436XD

Howbeck Road

CH437RY

The Rocklands

CH438TR

Forest Road

CH439HF

Knightsbridge Court

CH439TL

Budworth Road

CH439UJ

West Road

CH410BP

Bidston Avenue

CH410DU

Bidston Avenue

CH410EW

Bidston Avenue

CH414DU

Claughton Road

CH434AB

Mallory Mews

CH436WA

Quaile Park

CH437FD

St Andrews Court

CH439AH

Westview Close

CH439JR

Noctorum Avenue

CH439UE

Noctorum Lane

CH439XZ

The Ridings

CH438SH

Forest Road

CH438SP

Shrewsbury Road

CH439HA

Hogarth Drive

CH439HN

Pleasington Close

CH439RD

Ullswater Avenue

CH439SY

Newport Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.