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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 186 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
Flats74£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

CH435SY

Mount Pleasant

CH435UA

Birch Road

CH430UG

Prestbury Avenue

CH430UQ

Prestbury Avenue

CH430UT

Holmlands Drive

CH432JB

Shrewsbury Road

CH435TX

Parrs Road

CH435UP

South Bank

CH434UB

Enfield Terrace

CH431TG

Palm Grove

CH431TR

Caroline Place

CH431UU

Shrewsbury Road

CH432HB

Templemore Road

CH435UQ

Nursery Close

CH432LD

Kelsall Close

CH432LP

Rathmore Close

CH434UQ

Slatey Road

CH429QG

Merlin Road

CH431XU

Lorne Road

CH432DA

Cearns Road

CH432HD

Rathmore Drive

CH435TB

Poplar Road

CH435UW

Fairview Road

CH436UR

Waterford Road

CH430XA

Wervin Close

CH431XD

Lorne Road

CH432GW

Manley Close

CH432JH

Talbot Road

CH432LB

Tabley Close

CH432NN

Audlem Avenue

CH435RJ

Marlborough Grove

CH435SJ

Belfield Drive

CH435SZ

Rich View

CH436UA

Kent Mews

CH429NS

Gorsefield Road

CH430SF

Woodchurch Road

CH430TS

Woodchurch Road

CH430UB

Prestbury Close

CH430XE

Oulton Close

CH432JJ

Chetwynd Road

CH432JR

Silverdale Road

CH434TZ

Euston Grove

CH435SA

Derwent Road

CH435TH

Victoria Mount

CH435UX

Arno Road

CH429LN

Woodchurch Road

CH431UA

Grosvenor Place

CH439SX

Wexford Road

CH439QT

Kilmalcolm Close

CH431YB

Telford Close

CH432HZ

Shrewsbury Road

CH439TX

Mere Farm Road

CH430TU

Holmlands Drive

CH432JX

Gerald Road

CH435RT

Heathfield Road

CH435UE

Birch Road

CH429NL

Oakdene Road

CH429QH

Merlin Road

CH431XT

Grosvenor Court

CH432GR

Aston Close

CH432JQ

Wellington Road

CH432LG

Overton Close

CH435TN

Storeton Road

CH429LL

Woodchurch Road

CH429NT

Gorsefield Road

CH432NP

Farndon Way

CH436YA

Duncote Close

CH432HY

Shrewsbury Road

CH434UH

Reedville

CH430UZ

Wervin Road

CH430XD

Oulton Close

CH431TL

Grosvenor Road

CH432HE

Rathmore Road

CH435RH

Gilmour Mount

CH435SD

Fairview Road

CH435TA

Roslin Road

CH430UH

Banbury Way

CH431YQ

Lynnbank

CH432GE

Ince Grove

CH432GL

Duddon Close

CH428PG

Woodchurch Road

CH430UP

Calder Avenue

CH435UL

Fairview Road

CH439TQ

Budworth Road

CH431TY

Devonshire Place

CH432NL

Holmside Lane

CH435SP

Palm Hill

CH435UU

Storeton Road

CH430TT

Woodchurch Road

CH430US

Holmlands Drive

CH430UU

Holmlands Drive

CH432HA

Kylemore Road

CH432JE

Wellington Road

CH432LX

The Malverns

CH435SW

Rose Mount

CH436UN

Beresford Road

CH439JL

Chetwynd Close

CH428PQ

Woodchurch Road

CH432JW

Lorne Road

CH435XQ

Downing Close

Data Sources

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