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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

CH457PQ

Manor Lane

CH459JJ

Salisbury Road

CH459JN

Prescot Street

CH459LE

Albion Street

CH459NA

Winton Close

CH451LF

Dalmorton Road

CH452LX

Rowson Street

CH455AS

Rowson Street

CH455BH

Rowson Mews

CH455BQ

Field Road

CH455EX

Clwyd Street

CH455HB

Seaview Road

CH457QL

Seabank Road

CH459JQ

Albion Street

CH459LU

Pickering Road

CH451LQ

Oakland Vale

CH457PL

Lincoln Drive

CH451JA

New Brighton

CH452JW

Waterloo Road

CH455AY

Manville Road

CH455DT

Halsbury Road

CH455LN

Field Road

CH452LD

Balmoral Road

CH455JA

Rosemount Drive

CH457PN

Caithness Drive

CH457PP

Elgin Drive

CH457QH

Steel Avenue

CH459NZ

St Georges Mount

CH451HD

Seabank Road

CH451LP

Vaughan Road

CH452NE

Wellington Road

CH455BT

Carlton Road

CH459LH

Montpellier Crescent

CH451LX

Magazine Lane

CH452NP

Wellington Road

CH455BX

Sudworth Road

CH455HG

Castle Road

CH455HR

Mount Pleasant Road

CH451JF

Cambridge Road

CH455BF

Field Terrace

CH451JQ

Sandfield Road

CH452NU

Brockley Avenue

CH452PG

Wellington Road

CH455AN

Onslow Road

CH451HA

Sheen Road

CH451LE

Dalmorton Road

CH455AR

Rowson Street

CH457PF

Seabank Road

CH457PY

Egremont Promenade

CH457QF

Penkett Road

CH459LG

Carmel Close

CH459LQ

St Georges Mount

CH455BU

Sudworth Road

CH455EU

Pleasant Street

CH455EW

Mount Pleasant Road

CH457PZ

Egremont Promenade

CH459LR

St James Road

CH451JS

Molyneux Drive

CH452LN

Hope Street

CH452LW

Grosvenor Road

CH457PB

Seabank Road

CH451LJ

Vaughan Road

CH452JB

Victoria Road

CH452LT

Egerton Street

CH452NH

Wellington Road

CH452NQ

Wellington Road

CH455AH

Magazine Avenue

CH455BP

Grafton Road

CH452NB

Virginia Road

CH455AT

Rowson Street

CH455AX

Curzon Avenue

CH455EB

Bedford Road

CH455EQ

Sandrock Road

CH455LF

Fountain Road

CH459JR

Bellfield Crescent

CH459LN

St Georges Park

CH452PW

Marine Promenade

CH455HW

Wilne Road

CH457NS

Durban Road

CH451HG

Seabank Road

CH452LE

Richmond Street

CH457QP

Seabank Road

CH459LW

St Georges Park

CH451HS

Newhaven Road

CH455HQ

Castle Road

CH457NP

Withensfield

CH457NW

Withens Lane

CH455AU

Ormiston Road

CH455ER

Sandheys Road

CH451JZ

Grosvenor Road

CH451LD

Grosvenor Drive

CH451NS

Lakeside Court

CH452LY

Rowson Street

CH455JD

Mount Road

CH457PD

Seabank Road

CH457SH

Brookthorpe Close

CH451NG

Nelson Street

CH452LS

Egerton Street

CH455EY

Kirkway

CH455JB

Mount Road

Data Sources

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