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CH43 7PA

Upton Road

Claughton

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Detailed insights for CH43 7PA

Overview

Postcode CH43 7PA 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Claughton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Claughton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from CH43 7PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Claughton North near CH43 7PA 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 7PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birkenhead North

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead North
0.9 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
1,845.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.33(-64%)
Burglary
5.64(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.56(-86%)
Vehicle crime
2.05(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
352
86.7%
Indian
28
6.9%
Other White
7
1.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.48%
Chinese
4
0.99%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
38.79%
Level 3 (A level)
69
19.83%
No qualifications
48
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.6%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
31.66%
Owns outright
61
30.65%
Other social rented
34
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
15.58%
Social rents from council
6
3.02%
Total households: 199

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 7PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 7PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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 202547, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£65,500
09 May 202521, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£162,000
09 May 202516, Bidston Court, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 7PAFlatsLeasehold£122,000

Schools

In the CH43 7PA postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 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 7PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 7PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 7PA, 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 015EE01007159
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 7PA

Is CH43 7PA (Claughton North) safe?

The area around CH43 7PA records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7PA?

The median sale price around CH43 7PA 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 7PA?

There are 15 schools close to CH43 7PA, 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 7PA?

The closest station to CH43 7PA is Birkenhead North, about 1,302 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 7PA?

CH43 7PA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 7PA 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).

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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.