Postcode CH42 5LL 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 141.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 444 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 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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 5LL.
Birkenhead South near CH42 5LL 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.5 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.8 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 5LL postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.