Postcode CH43 1UL is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Claughton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Claughton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 1UL.
Claughton North near CH43 1UL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 1UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 2A, Park Road West, Prenton, CH43 1UR | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 23, Park Road West, Prenton, CH43 1UR | Detached | Freehold | £171,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 69, Grosvenor Road, Prenton, CH43 1UB | Detached | Freehold | £542,700 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 114, Grosvenor Road, Prenton, CH43 1UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2025 | 1, St David Road, Prenton, CH43 8SW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,500 |
In the CH43 1UL postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 1UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Upton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 CH43 1UL, 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 CH43 1UL records about 72 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH43 1UL in Claughton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CH43 1UL, including St Anselm's College (Good), Birkenhead High School Academy (Good) and Birkenhead Park School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 1UL is Birkenhead Park, about 947 m away.
CH43 1UL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,377 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 CH43 1UL 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.