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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 180 recent sales, the median property price is £209,280 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 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
Detached24£404,000
Flats9£133,500
Semi-Detached93£227,000
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

CH433DX

Goldsmith Way

CH269FS

Prenton

CH426RU

Bedford Drive

CH429PN

Prenton Road West

CH427JR

Clarence Road

CH428NL

Mount Road

CH433HA

Millington Close

CH426QA

Allcot Avenue

CH427JS

Greenbank Road

CH428NP

Mount Road

CH433BW

Prenton Farm Road

CH433DA

Prenton Dell Avenue

CH433EW

Prenton Hall Road

CH427JL

Westbank Road

CH427JY

Willowbank Road

CH429PH

Woodchurch Lane

CH433DJ

Prenton Hall Road

CH433DP

Johnson Road

CH433EY

Shipton Close

CH426PW

Mount Road

CH429PL

Woodchurch Lane

CH429PR

Rosebery Grove

CH430RJ

Edinburgh Drive

CH433AS

Kenmore Road

CH428PL

St Stephens Road

CH427JG

North Road

CH427LA

Hawthorne Road

CH428NB

Storeton Road

CH429PJ

Woodchurch Lane

CH430TL

Waterpark Road

CH433DR

Palmwood Close

CH427JW

South Road

CH430TF

Prenton Village Road

CH426SY

Cheviot Close

CH429LD

Moss Grove

CH426QF

Kirkland Avenue

CH428NN

Mount Road

CH428NQ

Mountwood Road

CH428PT

Bryanston Road

CH428PZ

Carlaw Road

CH429JS

Prenton Park Road

CH430SN

Northwood Road

CH433AF

Prenton Hall Road

CH433AW

Prenton Dell Road

CH428PF

Woodchurch Road

CH428PR

Cambridge Road

CH430TQ

Dickens Avenue

CH433AP

Woodchurch Road

CH428LE

Prospect Road

CH428ND

Garden Court

CH429QE

Duck Pond Lane

CH433HE

Parkvale Avenue

CH428QA

Carlaw Road

CH430TE

Prenton Village Road

CH433AZ

Durley Drive

CH430RP

Queens Drive

CH430SH

Woodchurch Road

CH433DW

Prenton Hall Road

CH426SE

Cheviot Road

CH428LQ

Pine Walks

CH430RT

Waterpark Road

CH430TJ

Waterpark Road

CH428PY

Osmaston Road

CH429PW

Prenton Road West

CH433AQ

Prenton Hall Road

CH427JU

Willowbank Road

CH428NZ

Clee Hill Road

CH428PE

Woodchurch Road

CH428QR

Mendip Close

CH429JG

Borough Road

CH433HQ

Badger Way

CH426QG

Borough Road

CH427LJ

Greenway Road

CH429PB

Elm Road North

CH429PU

Waverley Grove

CH430SQ

Layton Avenue

CH433BB

Durley Drive

CH428NW

Mount Road

CH429PG

Storeton Road

CH430SL

Waterpark Road

CH426QX

Ben Nevis Road

CH426RW

Borough Road

CH428LA

Prenton Lane

CH428PB

Pine Walks Ridge

CH429NY

Elm Road

CH429PE

Cecil Road

CH429PZ

Prenton Road West

CH430SX

Gresford Avenue

CH433EZ

Mapleton Close

CH269FX

Prenton

CH426PZ

St Georges Avenue

CH426QP

Mallory Road

CH426QR

Mallory Road

CH427LB

Rocky Bank Road

CH428LB

Prenton Lane

CH428LS

Waterpark Road

CH429JA

Parkend Road

CH430SZ

Prenton Village Road

CH433AJ

Berkeley Avenue

CH429NZ

Waterpark Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.