Postcode CH42 3UN 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 Tranmere area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 3UN.
Tranmere near CH42 3UN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.5 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £112,500 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 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 | 3 | £165,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 93 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere
In the CH42 3UN postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 3UN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BW | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.2 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.