Postcode CH42 0NG is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton 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 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenhead South is £29,300 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 0NG.
Birkenhead South near CH42 0NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £131,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £228,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £164,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 0NG postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 0NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.