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CH43 5SG

Oxton

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH43 5SG

Overview

Postcode CH43 5SG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Oxton South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Oxton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 5SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxton South near CH43 5SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 5SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.3 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
3,953.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
94.44%
Other White
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.69%
Caribbean
2
0.69%
Irish
2
0.69%
Total population: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
42.58%
Owns with a mortgage
62
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.87%
Other social rented
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Oxton

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oxton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£375,000
Flats70£130,000
Semi-Detached66£233,000
Terraced34£165,500

10 year median price trend in Oxton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxton.

Schools

In the CH43 5SG postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 5SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePrenton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWoodchurch Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBirkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 5SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 5SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miJ.S.M StoresFalcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LWWalking directions to J.S.M Stores
0.3 miOasisBalls Road, Wirral, CH43 5REWalking directions to Oasis
0.4 miLidlOxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TNWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBirkenhead News and OfflicenceBorough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HDWalking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.