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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

CH430UU

Holmlands Drive

CH432DA

Cearns Road

CH430UP

Calder Avenue

CH431TF

Palm Grove

CH434UD

Balfour Road

CH435TS

Mill Hill

CH435UZ

The Knoll

CH434TU

Alfred Road

CH432JU

Arnside Road

CH432NP

Farndon Way

CH432LG

Overton Close

CH431YG

Normanston Close

CH432NS

Picton Close

CH432LW

Davenham Avenue

CH432GE

Ince Grove

CH435RQ

Kings Mount

CH435XG

Storeton Road

CH432LS

Marston Close

CH430TY

Holmlands Drive

CH430SA

Welford Avenue

CH435RS

Bennetts Hill

CH432HS

Holm Lane

CH432NT

Holm Lane

CH435SJ

Belfield Drive

CH432NQ

Spurstow Close

CH432LY

Ringwood

CH432NR

Ince Close

CH432JL

Cearns Road

CH431YQ

Lynnbank

CH435SZ

Rich View

CH432LZ

Ringwood

CH439QX

Mere Farm Grove

CH431UX

Shrewsbury Road

CH436TY

Village Road

CH431XN

Alton Road

CH439TQ

Budworth Road

CH435TY

Ingestre Road

CH432GA

Holm View Close

CH435RF

Balls Road

CH435XH

Jarrow Close

CH429LJ

Woodchurch Road

CH439TB

Wexford Road

CH432NB

Backford Close

CH432JE

Wellington Road

CH431TX

Devonshire Place

CH435SL

Arno Road

CH432LX

The Malverns

CH429QJ

Merlin Road

CH432LE

Overton Way

CH439TX

Mere Farm Road

CH431UY

Alton Road

CH431TJ

Grosvenor Road

CH431XB

Lorne Road

CH412UF

Woodchurch Road

CH434UJ

Grafton Street

CH439JL

Chetwynd Close

CH435US

Fairview Close

CH432HB

Templemore Road

CH436UF

Talbot Court

CH435UF

Birch Road

CH430UD

Aylesbury Avenue

CH435UP

South Bank

CH435TF

Roslin Road

CH435ST

Willan Street

CH431TW

Devonshire Road

CH435TZ

Ingestre Road

CH439SX

Wexford Road

CH435UE

Birch Road

CH439TZ

Noctorum Lane

CH435XB

Storeton Close

CH432JX

Gerald Road

CH439TA

Wexford Road

CH431TQ

Palm Grove

CH428PQ

Woodchurch Road

CH434UB

Enfield Terrace

CH430UH

Banbury Way

CH429NR

Gorsefield Road

CH430XD

Oulton Close

CH436UN

Beresford Road

CH432HG

Glenmore Road

CH431XW

Foxdale Close

CH430UY

Aldford Close

CH435UT

Woodchurch Road

CH436UA

Kent Mews

CH429QH

Merlin Road

CH431TL

Grosvenor Road

CH431XF

Cearns Road

CH430UE

Prestbury Avenue

CH435RD

James Street

CH432HW

Holm Lane

CH429JJ

Singleton Avenue

CH431XD

Lorne Road

CH432NA

Parkbury Court

CH436XG

Bidston Road

CH431XE

Cearns Road

CH432HJ

Talbot Road

CH431YF

Beresford Road

CH435SA

Derwent Road

CH432JH

Talbot Road

CH431TS

Mather Road

Data Sources

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