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 283.1 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 0.3 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 283.1 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.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £250,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £180,000; semi-detached at £141,000; terraced at £97,875; flats at £108,750.
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.