Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miFees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Oxton Birkenhead
6 homes
There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Oxton Birkenhead on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £870 a week, while Wirral usually pays £793. The largest is The Grove, with 63 beds.
- care homes
- 6
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 80%
- typical residential fee
- £870/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Wirral council pays
- £793/wk
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Care homes in Oxton Birkenhead (6)
1 in Oxton Birkenhead, 5 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miDistance from the town centre: 1.9 miCQC Good
from £850/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Good
from £890/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
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Compare every home in Oxton Birkenhead in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside Care Home | Good | £890 | 43 | 3.1 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| St George's Care Homes | Good · Jul 2023 | On request | 50 | 3.2 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| Summer Fields | Good · May 2018 | On request | 50 | 3.4 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| The Grove | — | On request | 63 | 2.5 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| The Manor House Care Home | Good | £850 | 59 | 1.7 mi | — | 1.9 mi |
| Victoria House (Wallasey) | Requires improvement · May 2024 | On request | 56 | 2.8 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Oxton Birkenhead in numbers
80% of Oxton Birkenhead’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Oxton Birkenhead costs about £870/week, while Wirral’s published usual rate is around £793/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £77/week (about £4,004/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Wirral council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £870 |
| Wirral usual weekly rate (2025) | £793 |
| Largest | The Grove (63 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | St George's Care Homes (May 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 6 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 4 · Respite 6 |
| Average house price, Wirral (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £215,575 |
Good4
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wirral. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Wirral's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Oxton Birkenhead
- Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 42% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
161 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime71
- Anti-social behaviour23
- Criminal damage & arson18
- Other theft11
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Oxton Birkenhead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Wirral
We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…
0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1034510)
Charity
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton
Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.
3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (517902)
Charity
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096317)
Charity
Liverpool Community Transport Limited
L.C.T. is a not for profit organisation committed to provide a "Safe, Affordable, Reliable and Accessible transport and repair service to its City Wide Community Groups"
3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (515736)
Charity
Sefton O.p.e.r.a.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…
5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086437)
Charity
Sefton Carers Centre
To support carers in the provision of centre based and outreach services eg.support groups,holistic care,advocacy,information data base,social events and welfare benefits advice.
6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1050808)
Oxton Birkenhead: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+41.3%
Projected change in Wirral, 2025 to 2035 (9,960 to 14,075). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.5%
Projected change in Wirral, 2025 to 2035 (75,148 to 87,523). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Townfield Pharmacy (0.6 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
31
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 48 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Oxton Birkenhead
- Wirral Hospice St John's · 3.9 milesCQC Good (report published October 2022). CQC page
- Claire House Children's Hospice · 4.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published December 2019). CQC page
- Woodlands Hospice · 7.5 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Oxton Birkenhead
- Care homes near Miriam Minor Injury and Illness Service, Birkenhead · minor injuries unit · 1 miles
- Care homes near Arrowe Park Hospital · A&E · 1.9 miles
- Care homes near Victoria Central Health Centre · walk-in centre · 2.2 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Oxton Birkenhead
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Oxton Birkenhead?
AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Oxton Birkenhead, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Oxton Birkenhead rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Oxton Birkenhead cost?
Published fees range from £850 to £890 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Oxton Birkenhead
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- Care homes in Prenton 7
- Care homes in Wallasey 9
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.