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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 70 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Prenton Population

14,575

Population density

3,825.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.57(-2%)

Public order

8.37(-17%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.14(-21%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.17(-66%)

Other theft

4.32(-35%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	48	£170,000	£123,500	£150,150	£190,500	£221,625
Semi-Detached	96	£226,000	£139,380	£193,000	£290,425	£388,750
Detached	25	£440,000	£252,000	£360,000	£610,000	£733,000
Flats	12	£135,000	£105,250	£127,625	£166,000	£173,600

10 years median price trend in Prenton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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