Postcode CH43 1XG 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 Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 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 8.5% 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 1XG.
Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 1XG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 1XG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 2, Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 1XG | Flats | Leasehold | £79,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, Foxes Court, 3, Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 1XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, Foxes Court, 3, Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 1XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Apartment 2, 16, Cearns Road, Prenton, CH43 1XE | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Apartment 1, 16, Cearns Road, Prenton, CH43 1XE | Other | Freehold | £16,500 |
In the CH43 1XG postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 1XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
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 1XG, 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 1XG 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 1XG 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 18 schools close to CH43 1XG, including Birkenhead High School Academy (Good), St Anselm's College (Good) and Birkenhead School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 1XG is Birkenhead Park, about 1,333 m away.
CH43 1XG 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 1XG 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.