Postcode CH43 1US is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton South & Oxton North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Claughton South & Oxton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 1US.
Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 1US 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
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 CH43 1US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 74, Balls Road, Prenton, CH43 1US | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 31, Balls Road, Prenton, CH43 1UT | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, 31, Balls Road, Prenton, CH43 1UT | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 31, Balls Road, Prenton, CH43 1UT | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 7, Enfield Terrace, Prenton, CH43 4UB | Terraced | Freehold | £47,500 |
In the CH43 1US postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 1US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.2 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
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 1US, 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 CH43 1US records about 77 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 CH43 1US in Claughton South & Oxton North is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CH43 1US, including Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), Prenton Preparatory School and Woodchurch Road Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 1US is Birkenhead Central, about 1,448 m away.
CH43 1US scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,552 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 1US 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.