Windy Knowe Nursing Home
CQC Good
Windy Knowe Nursing Home is a 49-bed care home in Oxton, Birkenhead, on the Wirral in Merseyside.
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Residential care homes in Oxton Birkenhead
There are 6 residential care homes in and around Oxton Birkenhead on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, February 2024). Published fees average about £870 a week, while Wirral usually pays £793. The largest is Oxton Grange Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Oxton Birkenhead: £870/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Oxton Birkenhead
| Residential care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £870 |
| Wirral usual weekly rate (2025) | £793 |
| Largest | Oxton Grange Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated February 2024. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Oxton Birkenhead
SafetyB
Good — safer than 56% of similar areas
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Oxton Birkenhead is about £870/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Oxton Birkenhead
83% of Oxton Birkenhead’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Oxton Birkenhead
83%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 6
Of the homes in and around Oxton Birkenhead, 4 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Oxton Birkenhead. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Oxton Birkenhead
The average residential care home in Oxton Birkenhead costs about £870/week, while Wirral’s published usual rate is around £793/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £77/week (≈ £4,004/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Oxton Birkenhead
£870/wk
Wirral usual rate
£793/wk
Likely top-up gap
£77/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Wirral’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Oxton Birkenhead on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (5)
1 in Oxton Birkenhead, 4 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Oxton Grange Care Home
CQC Good
Oxton Grange Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home located in Prenton, Wirral, run by Springcare Group.
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The Manor House Care Home
CQC Good
The Manor House is a Bupa care home in Upton, Wirral, offering nursing, residential, respite and day care, with all-en-suite rooms and huge gardens with a…
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Daleside Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Bebington, Daleside Nursing Home is a welcoming haven for 43 residents, offering both long-term and respite care. This home is…
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Sandstones
CQC Good
Sandstones is a 35-bed residential care home operated by Anchor, located on the Wirral in Merseyside.
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What care costs in Oxton Birkenhead
Residential (avg)
£870/week
Dementia (avg)
£870/week
Nursing (avg)
£870/week
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House prices in Wirral
The average house price in Wirral is £215,575, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £215,575
- Detached
- £385,588
- Semi-detached
- £245,227
- Terraced
- £171,544
- Flats & maisonettes
- £122,041
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Oxton Birkenhead
Residential care homes
6 in Oxton BirkenheadNursing homes
4 in Oxton BirkenheadDementia care homes
5 in Oxton BirkenheadRespite care
2 in Oxton BirkenheadCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Oxton Birkenhead?
AskBart lists 6 residential care homes in and around Oxton Birkenhead, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Oxton Birkenhead rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Oxton Birkenhead cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £870 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Oxton Birkenhead?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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