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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£292,975
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £368K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £292,975 (about £243 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £841,620.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£480,000£261
Semi-Detached37£290,000£247
Terraced7£190,000£197
Flats7£135,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prenton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323,000£100,000£185,700£149,950
2017£270,000£120,000£173,000£120,000
2018£425,000£95,000£200,000£126,000
2019£517,500£130,000£195,500£157,475
2020£392,950£128,750£198,500£176,000
2021£398,950£95,000£227,500£153,000
2022£405,000£125,000£250,000£156,875
2023£386,000£134,000£268,950£168,750
2024£442,500£195,000£253,000£180,000
2025£440,000£134,500£281,000£165,000
2026£483,500£168,650£290,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£121£165£114
2017£168£139£166£109
2018£187£152£173£139
2019£195£166£180£132
2020£262£129£177£158
2021£260£184£194£155
2022£267£179£215£191
2023£287£192£232£183
2024£263£229£224£183
2025£254£173£237£184
2026£265£218£254£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prenton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

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.