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About

New Brighton ward occupies a northwestern coastal section of the Wirral Peninsula, fronting the Irish Sea and the mouth of the River Mersey. The area is defined by its extensive promenade and marine lake, with views across the water to the Liverpool skyline. Its geography includes a mix of residential streets and commercial centres focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the local community.

The area is anchored by Fort Perch Rock, a 19th-century coastal battery, and a long, sandy beach. A large, traditional lighthouse stands at the pier head, marking the channel. The local economy is oriented around leisure and services, with facilities centred on the seafront and the adjacent retail areas catering to both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average New Brighton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% 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 £42,267 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 14,644 people, with a population density of about 6,149.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Brighton Population
14,644
Population density
6,149.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.87(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.48(-6%)
Public order
10.58(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-26%)
Drugs
3.82(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,555
92.52%
Other White
330
2.25%
Irish
150
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
0.63%
Other Asian
71
0.48%
Total population: 14,651

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,005
32.19%
Level 3 (A level)
2,266
18.21%
No qualifications
2,178
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,742
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,215
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 12,441

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,251
32.56%
Owns with a mortgage
2,021
29.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,775
25.68%
Other social rented
575
8.32%
Other forms of private rent
175
2.53%
Total households: 6,913

Property prices in New Brighton

Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in New Brighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £590,000.

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
Detached8£403,750
Flats54£150,000
Semi-Detached83£251,000
Terraced73£187,500

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

CH455ES

Laburnum Road

CH457NB

Strathcona Road

CH457QJ

Steel Avenue

CH457QU

Hale Road

CH452LG

Tollemache Street

CH452NF

Wellington Road

CH455DZ

Earlston Road

CH459JL

Sidney Avenue

CH451JE

Marlborough Road

CH451LY

Vale Drive

CH455BZ

Harewood Road

CH455EN

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457NH

Imperial Avenue

CH455HJ

Seaton Road

CH455DB

Dorset Road

CH452JS

Marine Promenade

CH452JT

Marine Promenade

CH459LD

Victoria Road

CH451HE

Seabank Road

CH451JB

Osborne Grove

CH451LZ

Magazine Lane

CH451NB

Rockpoint Avenue

CH451NW

Rakersfield Road

CH455BR

Bromley Road

CH457NY

Zig Zag Road

CH457QR

Denton Drive

CH457RD

Holland Road

CH459JS

Mount Road

CH455BE

Field Road

CH459AD

New Brighton

CH451LN

Fort Street

CH452JX

Marine Promenade

CH455DQ

Rake Lane

CH455EH

Mornington Road

CH457NG

Withens Lane

CH451HL

Dalton Road

CH451JP

Rake Lane

CH452JR

Wellington Road

CH455DW

Longland Road

CH459JH

Albion Street

CH451JY

Grosvenor Road

CH452NL

The Cliff

CH455DS

Apsley Avenue

CH459JW

Prescot Street

CH451LL

Vaughan Road

CH451LT

Magazine Lane

CH455JT

Mount Pleasant Close

CH457PG

Seabank Road

CH459JT

Ball Avenue

CH455HD

Earlston Road

CH459JZ

Montpellier Crescent

CH451NP

Nant Park Court

CH455EF

South Villas

CH455HP

Harvey Road

CH455HS

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457PS

Radnor Drive

CH459JY

Melbourne Street

CH451JL

Cyprus Terrace

CH451ND

Woodland Drive

CH452JZ

Windsor Street

CH455HN

Kinnaird Road

CH457LR

Withens Lane

CH457PT

Radnor Drive

CH457PW

Caithness Drive

CH459HZ

Montpellier Crescent

CH459JF

Hamilton Road

CH459LZ

Fowell Road

CH451JN

Stanley Terrace

CH451NN

Melling Road

CH457AA

New Brighton

CH457NF

Withens Lane

CH459LS

St James Road

CH451LW

Fort Street

CH455ED

Linden Grove

CH455EJ

St Winifreds Road

CH455HA

Seaview Road

CH457RE

Marine Terrace

CH459LA

Montpellier Crescent

CH459NB

Redstone Park

CH451JW

Rake Lane

CH451NJ

Ash Grove

CH452NZ

Beckenham Road

CH457QS

Denton Drive

CH457RQ

Penkett Road

CH455AL

Lennox Avenue

CH455EE

Ellesmere Grove

CH450JY

Victoria Road

CH452JN

Waterloo Road

CH455AQ

Seabank Road

CH455BW

Stoneyhey Road

CH457QW

Penkett Road

CH459JE

Hamilton Road

CH452JY

Tower Promenade

CH457NU

Kimberley Road

CH457QX

Haydock Road

CH459JD

Sandringham Drive

CH451HP

Magazine Brow

CH452PH

Victoria Parade

CH455AD

Magazine Lane

CH455EG

Sandrock Road

Data Sources

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