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About

Oxton South sits within the suburb of Oxton in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula. The area is mainly residential, with many houses dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries arranged along tree-lined streets. Parts of the neighbourhood fall inside the Oxton Conservation Area, which helps protect original shopfronts and period detailing around the village centre. The village centre has a compact cluster of independent shops, cafes and pubs that serve the local community rather than large chains.

Community life in Oxton South is centred on local groups, schools and sports clubs that use small greens and playing fields nearby. Regular bus routes connect the area to Birkenhead town centre and across the Mersey, making commutes straightforward. Practical amenities such as bakeries, a pharmacy and a couple of specialist retailers sit within short walking distance of most homes, so daily errands can often be completed without leaving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Oxton South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. There are 5 schools in Oxton South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oxton South is home to around 8,395 people, with a population density of about 6,839.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oxton South Population
8,395
Population density
6,839.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.81(+26%)
Public order
12.39(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.93(-52%)
Drugs
8.81(+132%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,685
91.53%
Other White
189
2.25%
Irish
90
1.07%
Other
51
0.61%
Bangladeshi
48
0.57%
Total population: 8,396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,094
30.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,304
19.17%
No qualifications
1,156
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,197
30.43%
Owns outright
1,124
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,090
27.71%
Other social rented
315
8.01%
Social rents from council
95
2.41%
Total households: 3,934

Property prices in Oxton South

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Oxton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oxton South 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 Oxton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£200,000
Flats22£119,000
Semi-Detached34£232,500
Terraced49£150,000

10 years median price trend in Oxton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxton South.

All postcodes in Oxton South

CH435UT

Woodchurch Road

CH412UJ

Mount Grove

CH429JJ

Singleton Avenue

CH429PW

Prenton Road West

CH435UB

Storeton Road

CH435UN

Fairview Road

CH427JU

Willowbank Road

CH429JG

Borough Road

CH435SB

Normanston Road

CH435SY

Mount Pleasant

CH435UA

Birch Road

CH426QG

Borough Road

CH427LJ

Greenway Road

CH429PU

Waverley Grove

CH435TX

Parrs Road

CH435UP

South Bank

CH429NW

Kingsland Road

CH429PZ

Prenton Road West

CH435UQ

Nursery Close

CH426QR

Mallory Road

CH427LB

Rocky Bank Road

CH429JA

Parkend Road

CH429JN

Singleton Avenue

CH429LG

Woodchurch Road

CH429QG

Merlin Road

CH435UW

Fairview Road

CH420NA

Tower Hill

CH429LA

Parkhurst Road

CH435RJ

Marlborough Grove

CH435SJ

Belfield Drive

CH435SZ

Rich View

CH429NS

Gorsefield Road

CH429PX

Prenton Road West

CH435SA

Derwent Road

CH435TH

Victoria Mount

CH435UX

Arno Road

CH429LN

Woodchurch Road

CH420NE

Greenway Road

CH429JU

Parkstone Road

CH429LH

Woodchurch Road

CH429NQ

Carlton Road

CH435RT

Heathfield Road

CH435UE

Birch Road

CH429NL

Oakdene Road

CH429QH

Merlin Road

CH435TN

Storeton Road

CH429LL

Woodchurch Road

CH429NT

Gorsefield Road

CH427JX

Willowbank Road

CH429JP

Edenpark Road

CH412UT

Ashford Road

CH435RH

Gilmour Mount

CH435SD

Fairview Road

CH429LU

Glover Street

CH429PS

Mellor Road

CH431YQ

Lynnbank

CH429LE

Woodchurch Road

CH435UL

Fairview Road

CH429JB

Parkhill Road

CH429LX

Woodville Road

CH435SP

Palm Hill

CH412TZ

Balls Road East

CH412UP

Mount Grove

CH435XQ

Downing Close

CH429JR

Prenton Park Road

CH429JY

Temple Road

CH431YG

Normanston Close

CH429JT

Parkbridge Road

CH429LP

Woodchurch Road

CH429NH

Albert Road

CH435RB

Princess Terrace

CH435RY

Bennetts Hill

CH412TR

Cartmel Close

CH429JH

Singleton Avenue

CH427JN

South Road

CH427LQ

Prenton Road East

CH429JW

Singleton Avenue

CH429NG

Carlton Road

CH429PY

Prenton Road West

CH412UF

Woodchurch Road

CH429LY

Woodville Road

CH435TE

Spring Villas

CH429LB

Moss Lane

CH431UT

Balls Road

CH429NJ

Adelaide Road

CH429QB

Borough Road

CH429QJ

Merlin Road

CH435RF

Balls Road

CH435TD

Prices Lane

Data Sources

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