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CH43 9AJ

Sandalwood Drive

Claughton

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Overview

Postcode CH43 9AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Claughton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Noctorum North & Upton East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Junction Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Noctorum North & Upton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Noctorum North & Upton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from CH43 9AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Noctorum North & Upton East near CH43 9AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH43 9AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Upton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 9AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Junction Play AreaLargeWalking directions to The Junction Play Area

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
6,206.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.08(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+7%)
Public order
6.2(-39%)
Other theft
4.82(-27%)
Drugs
3.45(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
95.29%
Other White
8
2.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.35%
Indian
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
25.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
28.32%
Social rents from council
28
24.78%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.12%
Owns outright
18
15.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.19%
Total households: 113

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20256, Pinedale Close, Prenton, CH43 9JUTerracedFreehold£161,000
19 May 20254, Moorfields Avenue, Prenton, CH43 9YUTerracedFreehold£141,000
19 Sept 2025Merida Lodge, West Road, Prenton, CH43 9UHDetachedFreehold£305,000
10 Oct 202526, Wendover Close, Prenton, CH43 9HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
18 Feb 20254, Needham Crescent, Prenton, CH43 9SSTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the CH43 9AJ postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 9AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCo-Op Academy HillsideAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryRidgeway High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryRidgeway High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 9AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 9AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons DailyNoctorum Way, Wirral, CH43 9JFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9AJ, 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)Noctorum North & Upton EastE02001485
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 019CE01007162
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 9AJ

Is CH43 9AJ (Noctorum North & Upton East) safe?

The area around CH43 9AJ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CH43 9AJ?

The median sale price around CH43 9AJ in Noctorum North & Upton East is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 9AJ?

There are 20 schools close to CH43 9AJ, including Co-Op Academy Hillside, Ridgeway High School (Good) and Ridgeway High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH43 9AJ?

The closest station to CH43 9AJ is Upton (Merseyside), about 847 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH43 9AJ?

CH43 9AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 9AJ (Noctorum North & Upton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 9AJ 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.