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CH43 6TG

Howbeck Road

Claughton

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Detailed insights for CH43 6TG

Overview

Postcode CH43 6TG is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton South & Oxton North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Claughton South & Oxton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Claughton South & Oxton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 6TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 6TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH43 6TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birkenhead Park

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
5,228.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.26(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(-10%)
Public order
6.22(-39%)
Burglary
5.59(+1%)
Other theft
4.97(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
90.49%
Other White
15
5.7%
Chinese
4
1.52%
Indian
4
1.52%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
37.61%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.37%
No qualifications
37
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
31.88%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
24.64%
Other social rented
19
13.77%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Claughton

Median price£208,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £295K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Claughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£347,500£256
Semi-Detached50£220,000£232
Terraced31£182,000£157
Flats33£135,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Claughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£65,500£140,975£89,950
2017£290,000£102,500£145,000£117,000
2018£295,000£105,000£165,000£122,950
2019£259,975£105,250£167,000£120,000
2020£440,000£92,750£185,500£110,556
2021£374,500£120,000£183,500£132,500
2022£501,500£120,000£225,000£156,500
2023£370,000£120,000£205,000£150,000
2024£365,000£110,500£211,250£157,000
2025£380,000£130,000£215,000£158,500
2026£400,000£160,000£273,500£192,650
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£117£137£97
2017£206£132£148£106
2018£192£138£163£114
2019£201£137£157£119
2020£211£137£177£106
2021£206£163£185£127
2022£249£168£212£151
2023£257£171£194£146
2024£245£154£201£152
2025£263£183£228£155
2026£224£197£212£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 6TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 6TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202610, Hanover Close, Prenton, CH43 1XRTerracedFreehold£186,000
30 May 202511, Hanover Close, Prenton, CH43 1XRTerracedFreehold£220,000
03 Dec 20251, St Aidans Court, Prenton, CH43 8TPFlatsLeasehold£102,500
26 Nov 20257, St Aidans Court, Prenton, CH43 8TPFlatsLeasehold£100,000
17 Jun 202512, St Aidans Court, Prenton, CH43 8TPFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the CH43 6TG postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 6TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughBirkenhead High School AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Anselm's CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBirkenhead SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 6TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 6TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressUpton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-operativeMona Street, Wirral, CH41 0EDWalking directions to Co-operative

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH43 6TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Davies

Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gillian Wood

Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stephen Foulkes

Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardClaughtonE05000959
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Claughton South & Oxton NorthE02001486
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 020BE01007160
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 6TG

Is CH43 6TG (Claughton South & Oxton North) safe?

The area around CH43 6TG records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CH43 6TG?

The median sale price around CH43 6TG in Claughton South & Oxton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 6TG?

There are 16 schools close to CH43 6TG, including Birkenhead High School Academy (Good), St Anselm's College (Good) and Birkenhead School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH43 6TG?

The closest station to CH43 6TG is Birkenhead Park, about 1,344 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 6TG?

CH43 6TG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 6TG (Claughton South & Oxton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 6TG is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Davies (Labour Party), Gillian Wood (Labour Party) and Stephen Foulkes (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.