Postcode CH43 9YU 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 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Junction Play Area.
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.
Noctorum North & Upton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.8% 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.
The average income per household in Noctorum North & Upton East is £39,584 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from CH43 9YU.
Noctorum North & Upton East near CH43 9YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Junction Play Area | Large | Walking directions to The Junction Play Area |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 9YU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 4, Moorfields Avenue, Prenton, CH43 9YU | Terraced | Freehold | £141,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 4, Needham Crescent, Prenton, CH43 9SS | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 6, Pinedale Close, Prenton, CH43 9JU | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 19, Ollerton Close, Prenton, CH43 9YN | Detached | Freehold | £135,500 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 8, Olivia Mews, Prenton, CH43 9YH | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the CH43 9YU postcode area, located within Noctorum North & Upton East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 9YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Noctorum Avenue, Wirral, CH43 9RY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 9YU, 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 9YU 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.
The median sale price around CH43 9YU in Noctorum North & Upton East is £208,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CH43 9YU, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good), Co-Op Academy Hillside and Ridgeway High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH43 9YU is Upton (Merseyside), about 755 m away.
CH43 9YU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 9YU 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.