Postcode CH43 8SX 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 North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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 6.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from CH43 8SX.
Claughton North near CH43 8SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead North located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead North | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead North |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
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 8SX.
In the CH43 8SX postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 8SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Upton Road, Wirral, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Laird Street, Wirral, CH41 0AA | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8SX, 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 8SX 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 8SX in Claughton North is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CH43 8SX, including Birkenhead Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good) and St Anselm's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 8SX is Birkenhead North, about 1,196 m away.
CH43 8SX 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 8SX 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.