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CH43 5UD

Croft Edge

Oxton

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Detailed insights for CH43 5UD

Overview

Postcode CH43 5UD 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 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.6%
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

5/10

Oxton South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 5UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.1 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.1 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
5,087 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.65(-23%)
Public order
9.77(-3%)
Other theft
5.86(-11%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.6(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
90.57%
Other White
11
4.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.51%
Other
4
1.51%
Irish
2
0.75%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.87%
No qualifications
46
18.55%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
44.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.94%
Other social rented
14
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.55%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Oxton

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)

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
Detached16£362,500
Flats76£130,000
Semi-Detached60£230,000
Terraced36£170,000

10 year median price trend in Oxton

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

Schools

In the CH43 5UD postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodchurch Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 5UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 5UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLondis734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBorough Road Discount StoreBorough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JFWalking directions to Borough Road Discount Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardOxtonE05000968
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oxton SouthE02001488
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 022DE01007243
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.