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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

CH436TZ

Village Road

CH432JA

Shrewsbury Road

CH432GR

Aston Close

CH431XU

Lorne Road

CH432NW

Farndon Way

CH435XD

Yewdale Park

CH432LU

Ringwood Court

CH430RY

Cumberland Avenue

CH430UJ

Ledbury Close

CH430UW

Prestbury Avenue

CH432JJ

Chetwynd Road

CH430TT

Woodchurch Road

CH435TE

Spring Villas

CH435SG

Rose Mount

CH435RJ

Marlborough Grove

CH431TB

St Andrews Road

CH435RH

Gilmour Mount

CH431XQ

Beresford Road

CH434UE

Slatey Road

CH432NU

West Knowe

CH430XE

Oulton Close

CH434TZ

Euston Grove

CH432NN

Audlem Avenue

CH432LQ

Shavington Avenue

CH432LA

Gerald Road

CH435TL

Storeton Road

CH432JD

Beresford Road

CH429NL

Oakdene Road

CH432LH

Townfield Lane

CH429QG

Merlin Road

CH430UZ

Wervin Road

CH432HN

Holm Lane

CH435XF

Grovewood Court

CH430TS

Woodchurch Road

CH431XT

Grosvenor Court

CH431XP

Shrewsbury Road

CH432NG

Churton Avenue

CH429NS

Gorsefield Road

CH430XA

Wervin Close

CH435TR

Storeton Road

CH435TH

Victoria Mount

CH432HX

Tarporley Close

CH432NZ

Holmfield

CH436UR

Waterford Road

CH432JT

Wellington Road

CH432HY

Shrewsbury Road

CH435TU

Hughes Lane

CH435XE

Birch Close

CH439QT

Kilmalcolm Close

CH430XQ

Marple Close

CH432GB

Bidston Road

CH435WD

Rose Mount

CH430XB

Waverton Avenue

CH432JQ

Wellington Road

CH429QQ

Woodchurch Road

CH432HT

Holm Lane

CH432JG

Wellington Road

CH435UD

Croft Edge

CH431UA

Grosvenor Place

CH435UJ

Fairview Road

CH432LJ

Shavington Avenue

CH431XL

Beresford Road

CH435SF

Christchurch Road

CH429LW

Woodchurch Road

CH436TX

Kent Street

CH435SW

Rose Mount

CH435TQ

Claughton Firs

CH431YA

Claughton Green

CH429LL

Woodchurch Road

CH435XJ

Nun Close

CH432JS

Silverdale Road

CH435RE

Balls Road

CH432LR

Rosemount Close

CH429QL

Merlin Road

CH432GL

Duddon Close

CH430SE

Woodchurch Road

CH435UX

Arno Road

CH430UG

Prestbury Avenue

CH431TY

Devonshire Place

CH432GQ

Willow Lea

CH435TG

Claughton Firs

CH435UQ

Nursery Close

CH430XF

Christleton Close

CH435SX

Newburns Lane

CH435UW

Fairview Road

CH429JH

Singleton Avenue

CH431TP

Charlesville

CH430UA

Holmlands Drive

CH431TR

Caroline Place

CH434UH

Reedville

CH432NH

Hargrave Avenue

CH435SS

Fairclough Lane

CH435TN

Storeton Road

CH439WN

Woodbank Park

CH435RY

Bennetts Hill

CH432HU

Holm Lane

CH435TJ

Barren Grove

CH435RZ

Bennetts Hill

CH435RW

Bessborough Road

CH435SU

Rose Mount

Data Sources

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