Postcode insights

CH43 7AB

Vyner Croft

Claughton

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Detailed insights for CH43 7AB

Overview

Postcode CH43 7AB 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 North, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Claughton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Claughton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Claughton North is £48,156 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from CH43 7AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Claughton North near CH43 7AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH43 7AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North
1 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,388.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.39(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-59%)
Drugs
3.34(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.34(-44%)
Other theft
2.67(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
95.71%
Chinese
3
0.92%
Other White
3
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.85%
No qualifications
45
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
45.45%
Owns outright
55
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.36%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

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 7AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 7AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202518, Vyner Croft, Prenton, CH43 7ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
20 Mar 202518, Hill Road, Prenton, CH43 8TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£526,750
18 Dec 202543, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£100,000
01 Sept 202538, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£120,000
09 May 202521, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£162,000

Schools

In the CH43 7AB postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 7AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBidston Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusBirkenhead Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryCo-op Academy PortlandAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 7AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 7AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressUpton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 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 7AB, 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 NorthE02001481
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 015CE01007157
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2013-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 7AB

Is CH43 7AB (Claughton North) safe?

The area around CH43 7AB records about 39 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.

What is the average house price near CH43 7AB?

The median sale price around CH43 7AB in Claughton 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 7AB?

There are 16 schools close to CH43 7AB, including Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good), Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Co-op Academy Portland (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH43 7AB?

The closest station to CH43 7AB is Birkenhead North, about 1,320 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 7AB?

CH43 7AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,669 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 7AB (Claughton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 7AB 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.