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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 67 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
67
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
37.22(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.12(-10%)
Public order
9.56(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(-26%)
Drugs
3.55(-9%)
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 236 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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
Detached6£407,500
Flats61£145,000
Semi-Detached90£265,000
Terraced79£182,500

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

CH459JZ

Montpellier Crescent

CH451HR

Pengwern Terrace

CH457PJ

Warwick Drive

CH455EW

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457SJ

Stratton Close

CH452NE

Wellington Road

CH457NF

Withens Lane

CH451JR

Rake Lane

CH452LE

Richmond Street

CH455DT

Halsbury Road

CH459JJ

Salisbury Road

CH457QR

Denton Drive

CH455JB

Mount Road

CH455DR

Grange Avenue

CH455AL

Lennox Avenue

CH451LZ

Magazine Lane

CH452ND

Wellington Road

CH452PB

Kings Parade

CH455HZ

Oarside Drive

CH451LL

Vaughan Road

CH452LB

Belmont Road

CH455DJ

Rake Lane

CH457NT

Glencoe Road

CH452LG

Tollemache Street

CH455HF

Turret Road

CH457QX

Haydock Road

CH455EE

Ellesmere Grove

CH452AD

Egerton Street

CH459JN

Prescot Street

CH451LA

Seymour Street

CH457NX

Bridgecroft Road

CH452PH

Victoria Parade

CH457NP

Withensfield

CH459AB

Montpellier Crescent

CH451NE

Aylesbury Road

CH452NS

Cressingham Road

CH457PQ

Manor Lane

CH459HZ

Montpellier Crescent

CH452NX

Cavendish Road

CH459LN

St Georges Park

CH455AP

Stanford Avenue

CH457QT

Hale Road

CH459JP

Dudley Road

CH455BX

Sudworth Road

CH457NJ

Carrington Road

CH452LN

Hope Street

CH455AJ

Greenbank Avenue

CH452PA

Portland Street

CH452LZ

Rowson Street

CH451NG

Nelson Street

CH457ND

Imperial Avenue

CH455ES

Laburnum Road

CH459AA

Hamilton Road

CH459NX

The Grennan

CH451JY

Grosvenor Road

CH455BU

Sudworth Road

CH451LP

Vaughan Road

CH451JE

Marlborough Road

CH459LS

St James Road

CH457PF

Seabank Road

CH457NN

Withens Lane

CH452JD

Victoria Road

CH455AQ

Seabank Road

CH452LF

Richmond Street

CH452LL

Mason Street

CH457QU

Hale Road

CH457PU

Hertford Drive

CH457RB

Holland Road

CH451LE

Dalmorton Road

CH455DG

Rake Lane

CH457NZ

Zig Zag Road

CH451HA

Sheen Road

CH457NH

Imperial Avenue

CH455DX

Earlston Road

CH451LY

Vale Drive

CH457RH

Penkett Grove

CH452PW

Marine Promenade

CH455BB

Sandridge Road

CH452PE

Egerton Street

CH455HW

Wilne Road

CH452NP

Wellington Road

CH451HF

Seabank Road

CH455EZ

Kirkway

CH455DY

Earlston Road

CH451LR

Kirkland Road

CH450NA

Mount Road

CH451JL

Cyprus Terrace

CH455AG

Seabank Road

CH452JR

Wellington Road

CH455DQ

Rake Lane

CH457PS

Radnor Drive

CH457QJ

Steel Avenue

CH451JS

Molyneux Drive

CH451NF

Lichfield Street

CH452NU

Brockley Avenue

CH451NX

Ross Tower Court

CH452LJ

Albert Street

CH457RE

Marine Terrace

CH451HP

Magazine Brow

CH459JD

Sandringham Drive

Data Sources

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