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CH43 5XB

Oxton

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH43 5XB

Overview

Postcode CH43 5XB is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton South & Oxton North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Claughton South & Oxton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,569 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Claughton South & Oxton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 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 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,100 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from CH43 5XB.

Flood risk

No risk

Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 5XB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 5XB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.2 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
2,178.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
92.31%
Other White
6
2.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.62%
Indian
3
1.21%
Irish
3
1.21%
Total population: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
31.82%
Owns with a mortgage
30
19.48%
Shared ownership
3
1.95%
Other social rented
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 5XB postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 5XB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePrenton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 5XB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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
0.5 miLondis734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JFWalking directions to Londis

Data Sources

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