Postcode CH43 6WD is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Claughton North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Claughton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Claughton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 6WD.
Claughton North near CH43 6WD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 1 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £347,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £220,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 31 | £182,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 33 | £135,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 6WD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 22, Howbeck Close, Prenton, CH43 6TH | Terraced | Freehold | £111,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 2, Ashburton Avenue, Prenton, CH43 8TJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £303,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 21, Charlton Court, Prenton, CH43 6XE | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 5, Charlton Court, Prenton, CH43 6XE | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 33, Charlton Court, Prenton, CH43 6XE | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 |
In the CH43 6WD postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 6WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Upton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
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 6WD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Davies
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Gillian Wood
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Foulkes
Claughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH43 6WD records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH43 6WD in Claughton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH43 6WD, including Birkenhead High School Academy (Good), Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 6WD is Birkenhead Park, about 1,491 m away.
CH43 6WD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,038 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 6WD 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).
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.