Postcode CH42 9NU 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 high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oxton Fields.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from CH42 9NU.
Oxton South near CH42 9NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.4 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £980,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £432,875 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £240,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 39 | £217,000 | £192 |
| Flats | 67 | £135,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301,250 | £91,500 | £167,250 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £307,500 | £95,500 | £164,000 | £132,500 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £105,000 | £158,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £312,500 | £110,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £313,655 | £117,000 | £185,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £411,000 | £123,500 | £196,250 | £188,750 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £125,000 | £227,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £422,000 | £135,000 | £215,000 | £172,500 |
| 2024 | £428,750 | £123,000 | £223,450 | £204,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £130,000 | £235,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £339,000 | £151,750 | £240,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £126 | £165 | £127 |
| 2017 | £206 | £134 | £170 | £127 |
| 2018 | £198 | £142 | £172 | £142 |
| 2019 | £220 | £141 | £171 | £146 |
| 2020 | £232 | £153 | £188 | £163 |
| 2021 | £246 | £153 | £210 | £188 |
| 2022 | £297 | £172 | £225 | £197 |
| 2023 | £240 | £168 | £227 | £169 |
| 2024 | £269 | £179 | £238 | £187 |
| 2025 | £255 | £186 | £240 | £183 |
| 2026 | £294 | £194 | £232 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 9NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 19, Highgreen Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,500 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 42, Singleton Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 9JH | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 66, Singleton Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 9JH | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 27, Gorsefield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 23, Holmes Court, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9QH | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the CH42 9NU postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 CH42 9NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Allan Brame
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Graham Redfern
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stuart Kelly
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH42 9NU records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 CH42 9NU in Oxton South is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CH42 9NU, including Woodchurch Road Academy, Devonshire Park Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 9NU is Green Lane, about 1,393 m away.
CH42 9NU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,119 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 CH42 9NU is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Allan Brame (Liberal Democrats), Michael Graham Redfern (Liberal Democrats) and Stuart Kelly (Liberal Democrats).
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.