Poulton is a residential area located in the Wirral Peninsula, near Birkenhead. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Poulton is known for its quiet streets and green spaces, including Poulton Park, which offers recreational facilities and open areas for walking and leisure. The area has good transport links, with easy access to major roads like the M53, connecting it to Liverpool and Chester.
Local amenities in Poulton include shops, schools, and a few pubs, catering to everyday needs. The area has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the park or nearby community centers. Poulton’s proximity to Birkenhead provides residents with additional shopping and entertainment options. The area is also close to the River Mersey, offering scenic views and walking routes along the waterfront. Poulton’s balance of suburban living and accessibility makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.
Area overview
On average Poulton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Poulton is £31,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Poulton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Poulton Population
7,927
Population density
3,028.9 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
7,186
90.63%
Other White
256
3.23%
Other
64
0.81%
Chinese
54
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
50
0.63%
Total population: 7,929
Religion
Christian
3,657
46.12%
No religion
3,626
45.73%
Not answered
483
6.09%
Muslim
59
0.74%
Other religion
45
0.57%
Total population: 7,929
Education (age 16+)
No qualifications
1,531
24.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,266
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,146
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
983
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,144
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,156
51.37%
Retired
920
14.97%
Long-term sick or disabled
724
11.78%
Looking after home or family
423
6.88%
Student
317
5.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,144
Housing
Housing tenure
Private landlord or letting agency
1,039
28.58%
Owns with a mortgage
822
22.61%
Owns outright
725
19.94%
Other social rented
682
18.76%
Social rents from council
253
6.96%
Total households: 3,635
Housing type
Terraced
1,695
46.67%
Semi-detached
1,218
33.54%
Purpose-built flat
362
9.97%
Detached
129
3.55%
Other converted building
122
3.36%
Total households: 3,632
Property prices in Poulton
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in Poulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Poulton 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 Poulton over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
2
£155,750
£110,975
£130,875
£180,625
£200,525
Flats
6
£94,375
£53,124
£92,813
£95,530
£136,427
Semi-Detached
29
£150,000
£90,000
£129,000
£160,000
£198,000
Terraced
58
£115,000
£63,175
£90,250
£144,750
£180,000
10 years median price trend
in Poulton
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton.
