Postcode CH26 9FY is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Noctorum South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Noctorum South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Noctorum South has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from CH26 9FY.
Noctorum South near CH26 9FY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £841,620.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £451,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £227,000 | £228 |
| Terraced | 42 | £185,000 | £165 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,495 | £100,000 | £157,975 | £127,500 |
| 2017 | £213,995 | £103,000 | £151,500 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £239,950 | £93,500 | £162,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £81,500 | £169,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £356,950 | £128,750 | £156,000 | £129,500 |
| 2021 | £384,975 | £95,000 | £192,500 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £121,500 | £212,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £171,500 |
| 2024 | £359,500 | £117,500 | £222,250 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £134,500 | £227,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £447,000 | £168,650 | £231,000 | £194,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £121 | £149 | £114 |
| 2017 | £204 | £113 | £153 | £112 |
| 2018 | £214 | £122 | £155 | £122 |
| 2019 | £198 | £113 | £166 | £128 |
| 2020 | £228 | £129 | £165 | £127 |
| 2021 | £248 | £144 | £180 | £136 |
| 2022 | £258 | £165 | £206 | £160 |
| 2023 | £274 | £160 | £211 | £173 |
| 2024 | £259 | £136 | £207 | £153 |
| 2025 | £254 | £174 | £221 | £157 |
| 2026 | £287 | £218 | £235 | £220 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH26 9FY.
In the CH26 9FY postcode area, located within Noctorum South, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH26 9FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | RaanThai | Prenton Way, Prenton, CH43 3DU | Walking directions to RaanThai |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Prenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH26 9FY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Cooke
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Harry Ross Gorman
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Naomi Graham
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH26 9FY records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH26 9FY in Noctorum South is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CH26 9FY, including St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Prenton Primary School (Good) and Foxfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH26 9FY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH26 9FY is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Cooke (Green Party), Harry Ross Gorman (Green Party) and Naomi Graham (Green Party).
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.