Postcode CH43 5RE is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton 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 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 172 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 5RE.
Birkenhead Central near CH43 5RE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.8 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| 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 5RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 12 - 14, Euston Grove, Prenton, CH43 4TZ | Other | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 35, Euston Grove, Prenton, CH43 4TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £293,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 17, Alfred Road, Prenton, CH43 4TX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,100 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 10A, James Street, Prenton, CH43 5RD | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 9, Ridley Street, Prenton, CH43 4TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £99,000 |
In the CH43 5RE postcode area, located within Birkenhead Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 5RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 5RE, 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 5RE records about 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH43 5RE in Birkenhead Central is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CH43 5RE, including Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Birkenhead Park School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 5RE is Birkenhead Central, about 1,155 m away.
CH43 5RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 84 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 5RE 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.