Postcode CH43 5RN is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Oxton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Arno Rose Garden.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 5RN.
Oxton South near CH43 5RN 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 | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
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 5RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | 45, Bessborough Road, Prenton, CH43 5RN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 44, Bessborough Road, Prenton, CH43 5RW | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 22, Bessborough Road, Prenton, CH43 5RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 20, Bessborough Road, Prenton, CH43 5RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 15, Bentley Road, Prenton, CH43 5RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the CH43 5RN postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 5RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.3 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5RN, 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 5RN records about 182 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CH43 5RN in Oxton South is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CH43 5RN, including Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Prenton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 5RN is Birkenhead Central, about 1,401 m away.
CH43 5RN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,958 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 5RN 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.