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About

Oxton ward covers a central residential area of the Wirral Peninsula, situated on higher ground overlooking the Mersey estuary. The neighbourhood is characterised by its network of quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles, from Victorian and Edwardian villas to more modern developments. Its focal point is the Village conservation area, centred around a triangular green with traditional shopfronts and local pubs.

The area is known for its steep, winding roads like Rose Mount and Storeton Road, which offer expansive views across the river towards the Liverpool skyline. Oxton contains several small parks and greenspaces, including the wooded escarpment of Oxton Fields. The annual Oxton Village Show, a traditional horticultural and community event, has been held for over a century.

Area overview

On average Oxton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oxton is £42,000 per year. There are 7 schools in Oxton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Oxton is home to around 13,689 people, with a population density of about 4,271.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oxton Population
13,689
Population density
4,271.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.48(+35%)
Public order
13.08(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.93(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.93(-28%)
Drugs
10.08(+158%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,522
91.47%
Other White
255
1.86%
Irish
176
1.29%
Indian
111
0.81%
Chinese
102
0.75%
Total population: 13,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,152
35.59%
Level 3 (A level)
2,094
17.95%
No qualifications
1,845
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,540
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 11,665

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,607
39.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,911
28.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,453
21.79%
Other social rented
431
6.46%
Other forms of private rent
151
2.26%
Total households: 6,667

Property prices in Oxton

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oxton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats77£130,000
Semi-Detached65£240,000
Terraced38£173,500
Detached19£430,000

10 years median price trend in Oxton

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

All postcodes in Oxton

CH439TJ

Budworth Close

CH436XN

Village Road

CH435SP

Palm Hill

CH431YB

Telford Close

CH432GT

Bollington Close

CH436UE

Talbot Court

CH431UU

Shrewsbury Road

CH439TS

Mere Farm Road

CH435UN

Fairview Road

CH430UN

Prestbury Avenue

CH432NE

Calveley Close

CH435RN

Bessborough Road

CH430QY

Holmlands Drive

CH430TZ

Holmlands Drive

CH432NF

Eccleston Close

CH435TA

Roslin Road

CH435TB

Poplar Road

CH430SB

Dovedale Close

CH439TT

Mere Farm Road

CH435UR

The Grove

CH430UT

Holmlands Drive

CH432NX

Talbot Road

CH432GN

Rowton Close

CH429NT

Gorsefield Road

CH432JN

Lorne Road

CH432HE

Rathmore Road

CH432GW

Manley Close

CH430UB

Prestbury Close

CH432HD

Rathmore Drive

CH434UQ

Slatey Road

CH435TT

Mount Olive

CH435UU

Storeton Road

CH439YD

Menlo Close

CH435RP

Laburnum Road

CH435SB

Normanston Road

CH431TU

Devonshire Place

CH439TG

Budworth Road

CH432LN

Davenham Avenue

CH435UL

Fairview Road

CH430UQ

Prestbury Avenue

CH434UF

Slatey Road

CH436UT

Waterford Road

CH431UZ

Alton Road

CH432LD

Kelsall Close

CH435XP

Mayfair Court

CH432JP

Cearns Road

CH431XH

Cearns Road

CH431XZ

Devonshire Close

CH435SR

Village Road

CH432GJ

Flatt Lane

CH436UG

Talbot Court

CH436UB

Alton Road

CH436UQ

Talbot Court

CH431XA

Alton Road

CH431XS

Beresford Road

CH431TH

Victoria Gardens

CH431US

Balls Road

CH430TU

Holmlands Drive

CH428PG

Woodchurch Road

CH434UG

Slatey Road

CH435TX

Parrs Road

CH435UG

Nursery Close

CH439TH

Wexford Close

CH432GS

Gawsworth Close

CH431XJ

Beresford Road

CH435SD

Fairview Road

CH436TU

Columbia Road

CH429LR

Woodchurch Road

CH435XQ

Downing Close

CH435SH

South Hill Grove

CH430XG

Stretton Close

CH432JR

Silverdale Road

CH435SQ

Rose Mount

CH434UA

Mather Road

CH430US

Holmlands Drive

CH430SF

Woodchurch Road

CH436UH

Bidston Road

CH435RG

Kings Mount

CH432JF

Wellington Road

CH430XH

Oulton Way

CH432HA

Kylemore Road

CH435RX

Bentley Road

CH435RU

Dudley Close

CH435RB

Princess Terrace

CH432EY

Redwood Close

CH432GP

Utkinton Close

CH431YR

Beresford Close

CH430SD

Bowness Avenue

CH431SX

Mather Road

CH432LT

Hartford Close

CH430UL

Wrenbury Close

CH431XG

Beresford Road

CH431TG

Palm Grove

CH435SN

Rose Mount

CH432HL

Holm Cottages

CH429LS

Woodchurch Road

CH431UT

Balls Road

CH432LB

Tabley Close

CH432HF

Rathmore Road

CH432HP

Holm Lane

Data Sources

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