Postcode CH43 4XU is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenhead Central is £27,700 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Birkenhead Park.
Birkenhead Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 84 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birkenhead Central is £27,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 4XU.
Birkenhead Central near CH43 4XU 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £154,000 |
10 year median price trend in Claughton
In the CH43 4XU postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 4XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.