Postcode CH42 0JB is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenhead South is £29,300 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birkenhead South is £29,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from CH42 0JB.
Birkenhead South near CH42 0JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.6 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.7 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £136,000 |
| Terraced | 99 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere
In the CH42 0JB postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 0JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Salisbury Street, Wirral, CH41 2RL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 221-225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2PH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.