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About

Prenton is a residential suburb situated on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from interwar semidetached homes to more modern developments. Its landscape includes several green spaces, such as Prenton Dell and the playing fields near Prenton High School. The area provides local shopping facilities primarily along Woodchurch Road, serving the daily needs of the community.

The suburb is bordered by the expansive parkland of Bidston Hill, which offers walking routes and views across the Mersey. A notable local landmark is the former Prenton Hall, with historical connections to the area's development. Public transport links, including bus services, connect residents to Birkenhead and Liverpool, supporting its role as a commuter location within the wider Wirral.

Area overview

On average Prenton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. There are 1 schools in Prenton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prenton is home to around 6,058 people, with a population density of about 3,052.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prenton Population
6,058
Population density
3,052 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.5(-53%)
Public order
3.96(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-65%)
Other theft
2.81(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,591
92.28%
Indian
100
1.65%
Irish
57
0.94%
Other White
53
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.73%
Total population: 6,059

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,801
35.9%
Level 3 (A level)
955
19.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
698
13.91%
No qualifications
693
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
418
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 5,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,079
42.65%
Owns with a mortgage
913
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
223
8.81%
Other social rented
196
7.75%
Social rents from council
82
3.24%
Total households: 2,530

Property prices in Prenton

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £292,100 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prenton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£447,000
Flats9£135,000
Semi-Detached40£285,000
Terraced6£167,500

10 years median price trend in Prenton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.

All postcodes in Prenton

CH428JS

Burrell Road

CH433DG

Boswell Road

CH430RA

Prenton Hall Road

CH430RF

Glenavon Road

CH428NE

Pine Walks

CH433BL

Prenton Hall Road

CH428LW

Golf Links Road

CH430ST

Tilstock Crescent

CH433DB

Roman Road

CH433DH

Balmoral Gardens

CH428LA

Prenton Lane

CH430RJ

Edinburgh Drive

CH430RL

Edinburgh Drive

CH430SX

Gresford Avenue

CH430SR

Northwood Road

CH428LG

Pine Walks

CH428PL

St Stephens Road

CH430SN

Northwood Road

CH428PT

Bryanston Road

CH433DA

Prenton Dell Avenue

CH433DF

Garrick Road

CH430SZ

Prenton Village Road

CH433DE

Garrick Road

CH430TD

Dickens Avenue

CH433AD

Prenton Village Road

CH430RQ

Bramwell Avenue

CH433DJ

Prenton Hall Road

CH430TB

Pulford Avenue

CH428PS

Cambridge Road

CH430RN

Cornwall Drive

CH433BZ

Prenton Dell Road

CH430SG

Layton Avenue

CH433DP

Johnson Road

CH428LH

Tower Road

CH428LD

Acrefield Road

CH433BH

Prenton Hall Road

CH428PP

St Stephens Road

CH428PW

Waterpark Road

CH430TN

Grainger Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.