Postcode CH42 9LW is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Oxton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 9LW.
Oxton South near CH42 9LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.8 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.9 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 76 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oxton
In the CH42 9LW postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.