Postcode CH43 2LR 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 2LR.
Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 2LR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxton Fields | Large | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.2 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 76 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oxton
In the CH43 2LR postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Woodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.