Postcode CH43 8ST 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.
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.
Claughton South & Oxton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Claughton South & Oxton North is £38,738 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH43 8ST.
Claughton South & Oxton North near CH43 8ST 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
| 0.9 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 8ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 5, St Aidans Terrace, Prenton, CH43 8ST | Flats | Leasehold | £67,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 10, Hanover Close, Prenton, CH43 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 11, Hanover Close, Prenton, CH43 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 103, Shrewsbury Road, Prenton, CH43 8SS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £386,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | 2, Forest Court, Forest Road, Prenton, CH43 8SD | Flats | Leasehold | £124,500 |
In the CH43 8ST postcode area, located within Claughton South & Oxton North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 8ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Upton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 8ST, 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 8ST 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.
The median sale price around CH43 8ST in Claughton South & Oxton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CH43 8ST, including Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding), St Anselm's College (Good) and Birkenhead High School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 8ST is Birkenhead Park, about 1,237 m away.
CH43 8ST 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 8ST 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.