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New Brighton

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About

New Brighton sits at the north-eastern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, facing the mouth of the River Mersey and the Irish Sea. The seafront is defined by a long promenade, a Marine Lake used for sailing and water sports, and stretches of sand that appear and disappear with the tide. Close to the shoreline, Fort Perch Rock and the adjacent Perch Rock Lighthouse stand on a rock outcrop at the river entrance; the fort now houses local displays and occasional events. The Floral Pavilion theatre sits on the esplanade and hosts performances and community programmes through the year.

The town centre contains a mix of shops, cafes and housing that step back from the waterfront toward Wallasey village. New Brighton railway station is the terminus of the Wirral Line, providing a direct rail link to other parts of the peninsula. Coastal paths run north and south from the promenade, used for walking and cycling, and the marine environment supports regular sailing, windsurfing and birdwatching at low tide. Local lifeboat and harbour activity is part of the working shoreline.

Area overview

On average New Brighton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Brighton is £39,822 per year. There are 3 schools in New Brighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Brighton is home to around 7,596 people, with a population density of about 5,509.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Brighton Population
7,596
Population density
5,509.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.6(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.57(+31%)
Public order
13.3(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.77(-14%)
Shoplifting
4.74(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,964
91.67%
Other White
226
2.97%
Irish
83
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.71%
Bangladeshi
42
0.55%
Total population: 7,597

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,186
33.28%
No qualifications
1,166
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,141
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 6,568

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,247
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,068
27.48%
Owns with a mortgage
998
25.68%
Other social rented
401
10.32%
Other forms of private rent
111
2.86%
Total households: 3,887

Property prices in New Brighton

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in New Brighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Brighton 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 New Brighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats48£170,000
Terraced48£182,500
Semi-Detached40£262,500
Detached3£475,000

10 years median price trend in New Brighton

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

All postcodes in New Brighton

CH452NS

Cressingham Road

CH452PB

Kings Parade

CH451LH

Vaughan Road

CH459JP

Dudley Road

CH455BP

Grafton Road

CH452PF

Pilots Way

CH451LZ

Magazine Lane

CH459JU

Meadow Street

CH455EX

Clwyd Street

CH455DB

Dorset Road

CH452NN

The Cliff

CH459AA

Hamilton Road

CH455BQ

Field Road

CH459LA

Montpellier Crescent

CH452JY

Tower Promenade

CH452NG

Wellington Road

CH452JD

Victoria Road

CH452JB

Victoria Road

CH450JZ

Alexandra Road

CH451NE

Aylesbury Road

CH452ND

Wellington Road

CH455BA

Sandridge Road

CH451LE

Dalmorton Road

CH452LB

Belmont Road

CH459LR

St James Road

CH451LL

Vaughan Road

CH452LH

Virginia Road

CH452PA

Portland Street

CH459JR

Bellfield Crescent

CH451JY

Grosvenor Road

CH452NR

Burlington Road

CH459JZ

Montpellier Crescent

CH459JS

Mount Road

CH455BR

Bromley Road

CH452NT

Cressingham Road

CH455AR

Rowson Street

CH452HZ

King's Parade

CH455AZ

Cardigan Road

CH452LL

Mason Street

CH451LT

Magazine Lane

CH451NP

Nant Park Court

CH452JZ

Windsor Street

CH455JB

Mount Road

CH459JY

Melbourne Street

CH451JT

Molyneux Drive

CH455BH

Rowson Mews

CH451LG

Dalmorton Road

CH459LP

Pickering Road

CH452JF

Victoria Road

CH452NH

Wellington Road

CH459LJ

Gayton Avenue

CH452PP

Watersedge Apartments

CH455EL

Coronation Avenue

CH452LX

Rowson Street

CH451NW

Rakersfield Road

CH459LF

Albion Street

CH459AB

Montpellier Crescent

CH455BF

Field Terrace

CH452LN

Hope Street

CH451ND

Woodland Drive

CH459NB

Redstone Park

CH452NL

The Cliff

CH452NJ

The Cliff

CH455BW

Stoneyhey Road

CH452LU

Rowson Street

CH451JU

Duke Street

CH451LR

Kirkland Road

CH452NF

Wellington Road

CH455LN

Field Road

CH459JW

Prescot Street

CH451NS

Lakeside Court

CH452NA

New Brighton

CH452PD

Wellington Road

CH452LJ

Albert Street

CH452JW

Waterloo Road

CH452LG

Tollemache Street

CH451JZ

Grosvenor Road

CH455AQ

Seabank Road

CH459JF

Hamilton Road

CH459JQ

Albion Street

CH459NZ

St Georges Mount

CH459LZ

Fowell Road

CH455BS

Sefton Road

CH452JX

Marine Promenade

CH455ET

Wentworth Avenue

CH451NX

Ross Tower Court

CH455BT

Carlton Road

CH452LQ

Tollemache Street

CH452PG

Wellington Road

CH459LD

Victoria Road

CH452PW

Marine Promenade

CH459LH

Montpellier Crescent

CH452NW

The Cliff

CH459LT

Atherton Street

CH452LA

Windsor Street

CH452PE

Egerton Street

CH459JJ

Salisbury Road

CH455EW

Mount Pleasant Road

CH452NP

Wellington Road

CH459JE

Hamilton Road

Data Sources

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