Postcode CH42 5LU 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 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.4 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 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 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% 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 per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 5LU.
Birkenhead South near CH42 5LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.6 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.7 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5LU postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.