Oxton

Oxton is a village on The Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England that became part of the borough of Birkenhead as the conurbation grew.

Related Topics:
The Wirral Peninsula - Merseyside - England - Birkenhead

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It now forms an electoral ward with a population of approx. 19,500 people. It was once one of the richest areas in England mainly due to its proximity to Liverpool. Oxton Village is an early Victorian settlement with many fine sandstone and brick built houses, much of which now form part of a Conservation Area administered by Wirral Council, with some of its buildings designated by the Department of Natural Heritage as Grade II listed.

Related Topics:
England - Liverpool - Victorian - Sandstone - Grade II listed

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Confusingly referred to by the Royal Mail as Prenton (a seperate settlement in close proximity to Oxton), some of the residents of Oxton Village and the Oxton Society are campaigning for Royal Mail to be a little less lazy in their classifications.

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