Postcode CH41 4HY is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton South & Oxton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from CH41 4HY.
Claughton South & Oxton North near CH41 4HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birkenhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £855,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £347,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £220,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 31 | £182,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 33 | £135,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255,000 | £65,500 | £140,975 | £89,950 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £102,500 | £145,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £295,000 | £105,000 | £165,000 | £122,950 |
| 2019 | £259,975 | £105,250 | £167,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £92,750 | £185,500 | £110,556 |
| 2021 | £374,500 | £120,000 | £183,500 | £132,500 |
| 2022 | £501,500 | £120,000 | £225,000 | £156,500 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £120,000 | £205,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £110,500 | £211,250 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £130,000 | £215,000 | £158,500 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £273,500 | £192,650 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £117 | £137 | £97 |
| 2017 | £206 | £132 | £148 | £106 |
| 2018 | £192 | £138 | £163 | £114 |
| 2019 | £201 | £137 | £157 | £119 |
| 2020 | £211 | £137 | £177 | £106 |
| 2021 | £206 | £163 | £185 | £127 |
| 2022 | £249 | £168 | £212 | £151 |
| 2023 | £257 | £171 | £194 | £146 |
| 2024 | £245 | £154 | £201 | £152 |
| 2025 | £263 | £183 | £228 | £155 |
| 2026 | £224 | £197 | £212 | £186 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 4HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 13, Ashville Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8AU | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 84, Park Road North, Birkenhead, CH41 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 60, Park Road North, Birkenhead, CH41 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £147,800 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 86, Park Road North, Birkenhead, CH41 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 108, Arthur Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4JD | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 |
In the CH41 4HY postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 4HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Duke Street Convenience Store | 101 Duke Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BN | Walking directions to Duke Street Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Duke Street, Wirral, CH41 8BT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 8AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH41 4HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Davies
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Gillian Wood
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Foulkes
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH41 4HY records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CH41 4HY in Claughton South & Oxton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CH41 4HY, including The Priory Parish CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Kilgarth School (Outstanding) and Birkenhead Park School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH41 4HY is Birkenhead Park, about 225 m away.
CH41 4HY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 4HY is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Davies (Labour Party), Gillian Wood (Labour Party) and Stephen Foulkes (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.