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About

Prenton is a residential suburb situated in the eastern part of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its geography includes gentle slopes and green spaces, with Prenton Dell providing a wooded public park. The ward is well-connected by major roads like the A552, which runs through its centre, linking it to Birkenhead and beyond.

A notable local landmark is the former Prenton Hall, a historic house now surrounded by modern housing. The area is also home to Prenton Rugby Club, a longstanding community sports institution. Education facilities include several primary schools and a large secondary school. While predominantly residential, there are some light industrial and business units near its boundaries, contributing to the local economy.

Area overview

On average Prenton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prenton is £47,811 per year. There are 2 schools in Prenton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prenton is home to around 14,575 people, with a population density of about 3,825.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prenton Population
14,575
Population density
3,825.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.61(-4%)
Public order
8.78(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.34(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(-20%)
Drugs
4.53(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,453
92.3%
Other White
176
1.21%
Indian
157
1.08%
Bangladeshi
143
0.98%
Irish
119
0.82%
Total population: 14,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,606
30.3%
Level 3 (A level)
2,386
20.05%
No qualifications
1,963
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,823
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,092
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 11,902

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,344
37.53%
Owns with a mortgage
2,204
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
928
14.86%
Other social rented
439
7.03%
Social rents from council
188
3.01%
Total households: 6,246

Property prices in Prenton

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.

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
Detached26£411,500
Flats9£133,500
Semi-Detached94£226,000
Terraced54£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

CH433BJ

Prenton Hall Road

CH433HF

Vale Row

CH430ST

Tilstock Crescent

CH427JT

Greenbank Road

CH427LH

Prenton Road East

CH430TN

Grainger Avenue

CH433AN

Prenton Dell Road

CH428PX

Osmaston Road

CH433BY

Prenton Dell Road

CH430SJ

Layton Avenue

CH428NG

Mountwood Road

CH428QX

Vicarage Close

CH429JE

Borough Road

CH429JX

Temple Road

CH433BD

Durley Drive

CH433DS

Brookway

CH433DZ

Durley Park Close

CH426SF

Cheviot Road

CH433AL

Woodchurch Road

CH426QB

Allcot Avenue

CH426QN

Borough Road

CH427JZ

Willowbank Road

CH428LT

Reservoir Road North

CH429PF

Cecil Road

CH433AY

Durley Drive

CH433DY

Prenton Farm Road

CH269FU

Prenton

CH426PS

Mount Road

CH429PA

Elm Road North

CH430SR

Northwood Road

CH433AA

Prenton Way

CH433DT

Brookway

CH433ES

Prenton Village Road

CH426QT

Everest Road

CH426RZ

The Wiend

CH429GF

The Old Tennis Club

CH430SP

Waterpark Road

CH433AE

Prenton Hall Road

CH433BA

Durley Drive

CH433BL

Prenton Hall Road

CH428PJ

Waterpark Road

CH426QS

Greenway Road

CH428LU

Reservoir Road North

CH428NF

Pine Walks

CH428NT

Mendip Road

CH269ES

Prenton Way

CH427JP

Westbank Road

CH433BQ

Durley Drive

CH428LF

Prospect Road

CH428LG

Pine Walks

CH428NU

Mendip Road

CH429JL

Singleton Avenue

CH429PT

Amery Grove

CH429QA

Borough Road

CH430SS

Northwood Road

CH430TA

Malpas Avenue

CH433AT

Kindale Road

CH433BS

Prenton Dell Road

CH426PY

Bebington Road

CH426RD

Ingleborough Road

CH430RF

Glenavon Road

CH433BU

Prenton Dell Road

CH426QE

Kirkland Avenue

CH426RE

Mount Road

CH428LD

Acrefield Road

CH428PP

St Stephens Road

CH430RH

Bramwell Avenue

CH430TW

Grainger Avenue

CH426PR

Mount Road

CH426QQ

Borough Road

CH427LE

Stuart Road

CH430TB

Pulford Avenue

CH428JS

Burrell Road

CH430SG

Layton Avenue

CH430TG

Dickens Avenue

CH426RJ

Snowdon Road

CH428LH

Tower Road

CH420NG

Greenway Road

CH426AA

Memorial Drive

CH429JF

Borough Road

CH426AB

Archway Close

CH426QZ

Ben Nevis Road

CH428PD

Curzon Road

CH429QP

Chalkley Close

CH433BH

Prenton Hall Road

CH433DN

Caithness Gardens

CH426RA

Irvine Road

CH426RF

Mount Road

CH427JQ

North Road

CH427LP

Greenway Road

CH427LX

Greenway Road

CH428LX

Reservoir Road North

CH428QD

Prenton Lane

CH429JD

Parkhill Road

CH429JZ

Temple Road

CH429PD

Woodchurch Lane

CH430RX

Woodchurch Road

CH426QU

Everest Road

CH428LW

Golf Links Road

CH433BG

Durley Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.