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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

CH455BG

Field Road

CH455AD

Magazine Lane

CH455EP

Princess Road

CH459JH

Albion Street

CH457QF

Penkett Road

CH451JQ

Sandfield Road

CH455HR

Mount Pleasant Road

CH452JB

Victoria Road

CH451NW

Rakersfield Road

CH457RA

Holland Road

CH455BS

Sefton Road

CH451NS

Lakeside Court

CH452HZ

King's Parade

CH455DN

Longland Road

CH459JR

Bellfield Crescent

CH451HL

Dalton Road

CH455BT

Carlton Road

CH457AA

New Brighton

CH457PE

Seabank Road

CH452NL

The Cliff

CH459LT

Atherton Street

CH455BE

Field Road

CH455DL

Rake Lane

CH455ED

Linden Grove

CH459LP

Pickering Road

CH459LG

Carmel Close

CH451LF

Dalmorton Road

CH459JU

Meadow Street

CH459AD

Albion Street

CH451HG

Seabank Road

CH451LS

Gordon Road

CH455AX

Curzon Avenue

CH455JR

Sandrock Close

CH455JD

Mount Road

CH455BD

Sutton Road

CH457HH

Manor Mews

CH451JN

Stanley Terrace

CH457QQ

Penkett Road

CH459LQ

St Georges Mount

CH457QY

Beach Grove

CH451NQ

Melling Road

CH451JD

Osborne Avenue

CH455DB

Dorset Road

CH459LW

St Georges Park

CH452NF

Wellington Road

CH459NF

Montpellier Crescent

CH452LY

Rowson Street

CH451HE

Seabank Road

CH455DZ

Earlston Road

CH450JZ

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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