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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

CH451HS

Newhaven Road

CH451JZ

Grosvenor Road

CH459JB

Gorsehill Road

CH451JP

Rake Lane

CH459NZ

St Georges Mount

CH451NR

Rakersfield Court

CH452JY

Tower Promenade

CH455HP

Harvey Road

CH455HG

Castle Road

CH455BR

Bromley Road

CH457PW

Caithness Drive

CH452NZ

Beckenham Road

CH455ER

Sandheys Road

CH452LH

Virginia Road

CH451LJ

Vaughan Road

CH451HD

Seabank Road

CH457SH

Brookthorpe Close

CH459LH

Montpellier Crescent

CH451HY

Cumberland Road

CH455HD

Earlston Road

CH451NT

New Tower Court

CH459JE

Hamilton Road

CH459LJ

Gayton Avenue

CH451NH

Bernard Avenue

CH452LU

Rowson Street

CH459JF

Hamilton Road

CH452NB

Virginia Road

CH452JT

Marine Promenade

CH459LA

Montpellier Crescent

CH451HZ

Osborne Road

CH457QA

Penkett Road

CH452NJ

The Cliff

CH455HS

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457NY

Zig Zag Road

CH455HQ

Castle Road

CH455AY

Manville Road

CH452LR

Egerton Street

CH455EN

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457RD

Holland Road

CH457NA

Strathcona Road

CH459JW

Prescot Street

CH455DH

Rake Lane

CH457QG

Penkett Road

CH451LU

Magazine Lane

CH457QZ

Holland Road

CH455EY

Kirkway

CH455AH

Magazine Avenue

CH455HY

Oarside Drive

CH457QP

Seabank Road

CH451NU

Gregson Court

CH455EF

South Villas

CH450JY

Victoria Road

CH459JA

Gorsehill Road

CH455AE

Seabank Road

CH455BN

Stoneyhey Road

CH459JQ

Albion Street

CH455DW

Longland Road

CH459JS

Mount Road

CH459NB

Redstone Park

CH457PL

Lincoln Drive

CH455HE

Turret Road

CH451JW

Rake Lane

CH455LF

Fountain Road

CH451LW

Fort Street

CH451HX

Orrell Road

CH451JJ

Sandfield Terrace

CH452LX

Rowson Street

CH451JT

Molyneux Drive

CH452LQ

Tollemache Street

CH457RQ

Penkett Road

CH457PZ

Egremont Promenade

CH452NW

The Cliff

CH459JT

Ball Avenue

CH455AN

Onslow Road

CH451LT

Magazine Lane

CH452PN

Wellington Road

CH455AW

Fernhill

CH457PN

Caithness Drive

CH455HL

Braunton Road

CH459LF

Albion Street

CH451LQ

Oakland Vale

CH459LB

Victoria Road

CH457PG

Seabank Road

CH457NS

Durban Road

CH452NT

Cressingham Road

CH459JG

Albion Street

CH455EJ

St Winifreds Road

CH452NQ

Wellington Road

CH451JG

Birch Grove

CH457QH

Steel Avenue

CH451HT

Brackenhurst Drive

CH457NG

Withens Lane

CH451JU

Duke Street

CH459LZ

Fowell Road

CH451NJ

Ash Grove

CH451HW

Mariners Road

CH452NA

New Brighton

CH452JS

Marine Promenade

CH455ET

Wentworth Avenue

CH451JX

Egerton Street

Data Sources

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