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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 111 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
111
Deprivation level
6/10
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
53.69(+45%)
Public order
13.3(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.83(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-38%)
Drugs
9.72(+156%)
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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached16£362,500
Flats76£130,000
Semi-Detached60£230,000
Terraced36£170,000

10 years median price trend in Oxton

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

All postcodes in Oxton

CH431XH

Cearns Road

CH435RZ

Bennetts Hill

CH435ST

Willan Street

CH430TY

Holmlands Drive

CH431XB

Lorne Road

CH432HH

Talbot Road

CH435SH

South Hill Grove

CH435XG

Storeton Road

CH435XJ

Nun Close

CH435TU

Hughes Lane

CH429NP

East Bank

CH432LE

Overton Way

CH432HS

Holm Lane

CH432NG

Churton Avenue

CH435RX

Bentley Road

CH435SU

Rose Mount

CH435XF

Grovewood Court

CH431UX

Shrewsbury Road

CH431XW

Foxdale Close

CH432GQ

Willow Lea

CH432GS

Gawsworth Close

CH432JG

Wellington Road

CH435RP

Laburnum Road

CH435TT

Mount Olive

CH432GT

Bollington Close

CH432HQ

Glenmore Road

CH435SE

Christchurch Road

CH435WD

Rose Mount

CH436UG

Talbot Court

CH429LJ

Woodchurch Road

CH430XG

Stretton Close

CH431XF

Cearns Road

CH434UG

Slatey Road

CH436UB

Alton Road

CH430SD

Bowness Avenue

CH430UL

Wrenbury Close

CH430UN

Prestbury Avenue

CH431UZ

Alton Road

CH432GG

Hillside View

CH432HN

Holm Lane

CH432LW

Davenham Avenue

CH432NT

Holm Lane

CH435RE

Balls Road

CH435RS

Bennetts Hill

CH435UD

Croft Edge

CH435XA

Eversley Park

CH439TD

Wexford Road

CH431TT

Barnard Road

CH431TU

Devonshire Place

CH434TU

Alfred Road

CH435RG

Kings Mount

CH435RR

Clive Road

CH435UH

Salem View

CH436TY

Village Road

CH429NR

Gorsefield Road

CH432HU

Holm Lane

CH432NS

Picton Close

CH435SG

Rose Mount

CH435SR

Village Road

CH430UY

Aldford Close

CH432LQ

Shavington Avenue

CH439TA

Wexford Road

CH429QF

Heatherdale Close

CH430UA

Holmlands Drive

CH431TB

St Andrews Road

CH431US

Balls Road

CH432GP

Utkinton Close

CH432HJ

Talbot Road

CH432NA

Parkbury Court

CH431TX

Devonshire Place

CH432LR

Rosemount Close

CH435XB

Storeton Close

CH435XH

Jarrow Close

CH432JU

Arnside Road

CH432LJ

Shavington Avenue

CH439YD

Menlo Close

CH431XN

Alton Road

CH432GA

Holm View Close

CH432GJ

Flatt Lane

CH434UE

Slatey Road

CH435TQ

Claughton Firs

CH435TY

Ingestre Road

CH435UY

Ingestre Road

CH436XG

Bidston Road

CH432EY

Redwood Close

CH432GN

Rowton Close

CH432LA

Gerald Road

CH435TJ

Barren Grove

CH435XE

Birch Close

CH436UF

Talbot Court

CH430QY

Holmlands Drive

CH430TZ

Holmlands Drive

CH431AB

Beresford Road

CH431XE

Cearns Road

CH432HL

Holm Cottages

CH432LU

Ringwood Court

CH432LY

Ringwood

CH435TW

Storeton Road

CH436XN

Village Road

CH430UE

Prestbury Avenue

Data Sources

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