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CH42 8PQ

Woodchurch Road

Oxton

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Detailed insights for CH42 8PQ

Overview

Postcode CH42 8PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Noctorum South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Noctorum South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Noctorum South has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from CH42 8PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Noctorum South near CH42 8PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 8PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.1 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.2 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
2,463.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.13(-40%)
Shoplifting
12.45(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-44%)
Public order
8.3(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
91.7%
Indian
7
2.42%
Irish
5
1.73%
Chinese
3
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
35.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.95%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.68%
No qualifications
34
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.2%
Owns with a mortgage
52
41.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.6%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Oxton

Based on 188 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
Flats76£130,000
Semi-Detached60£230,000
Terraced36£170,000

10 year median price trend in Oxton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxton.

Schools

In the CH42 8PQ postcode area, located within Noctorum South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 8PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePrenton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 8PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 8PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardOxtonE05000968
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Noctorum SouthE02001490
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 024BE01007245
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

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Data Sources

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