Postcode CH43 8TQ is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton area 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 median sale price in Claughton is £217,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,500 and £307,500. The nearest station is Birkenhead North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Claughton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,994 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% 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 0.7% 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 20 ft away from CH43 8TQ.
Claughton North near CH43 8TQ 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Park | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Claughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £425,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £220,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 31 | £185,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 31 | £130,000 | £180 |
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 | £128,000 | £215,000 | £158,500 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £146,000 | £237,000 | £183,500 |
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 | £180 | £228 | £155 |
| 2026 | £261 | £194 | £216 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 8TQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 68, Upton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0DH | Terraced | Freehold | £262,291 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 54, Tollemache Road, Prenton, CH43 8SZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 44, Speedwell Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0DP | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 17 - 19, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 8TG | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 21, Upton Road, Prenton, CH43 8TG | Other | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the CH43 8TQ postcode area, located within Claughton North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bidston Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Bidston Avenue Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Birkenhead Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated. | |
Birkenhead Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Portland | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
Co-op Academy Portland ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH43 8TQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 9-15 Upton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative | Mona Street, Wirral, CH41 0ED | Walking directions to Co-operative |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH43 8TQ, 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 8TQ 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CH43 8TQ in Claughton is £217,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH43 8TQ, including Bidston Avenue Primary School (Good), Birkenhead Sixth Form College and Co-op Academy Portland (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH43 8TQ is Birkenhead North, about 1,139 m away.
CH43 8TQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,994 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 8TQ 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).