Postcode insights

CH43 0SB

Dovedale Close

Oxton

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Detailed insights for CH43 0SB

Overview

Postcode CH43 0SB 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from CH43 0SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Noctorum South near CH43 0SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 0SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.4 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.4 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
3,251.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.06(-46%)
Shoplifting
15.91(+175%)
Public order
11.07(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.07(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
95.45%
Irish
4
1.52%
Indian
2
0.76%
Other White
2
0.76%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
30.26%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.42%
No qualifications
29
12.72%
Apprenticeship
18
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
47.83%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.57%
Shared ownership
7
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Oxton

Median price£201,250
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)182
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £254K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£432,875£294
Semi-Detached58£240,000£232
Terraced39£217,000£192
Flats67£135,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxton

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202618, Welford Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SASemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
14 Mar 202512, Welford Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SASemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
07 Feb 2025456, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH43 0SESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
07 Mar 20254, Bowness Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
26 Sept 202518, Tilstock Crescent, Prenton, CH43 0STSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the CH43 0SB postcode area, located within Noctorum South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 0SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrenton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTownfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 0SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 0SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miMorrisons DailyPrenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH43 0SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Allan Brame

Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Michael Graham Redfern

Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Stuart Kelly

Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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

Frequently asked questions about CH43 0SB

Is CH43 0SB (Noctorum South) safe?

The area around CH43 0SB records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CH43 0SB?

The median sale price around CH43 0SB in Noctorum South is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 0SB?

There are 13 schools close to CH43 0SB, including Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School (Good), Prenton Primary School (Good) and Townfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH43 0SB?

CH43 0SB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 0SB (Noctorum South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 0SB 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).

Data Sources

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.