Postcode CH42 5LB 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 289.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mersey Park.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 289.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 5LB.
Birkenhead South near CH42 5LB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.6 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey 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 | 3 | £165,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £138,000 |
| Terraced | 97 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere
In the CH42 5LB postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Wirral, CH41 9DA | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Mollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.