Postcode CH42 5PQ 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 high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 5PQ.
Birkenhead South near CH42 5PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.9 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £149,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 89 | £110,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 17 | £98,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £86,000 | £101,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £85,750 | £110,500 | £63,500 |
| 2018 | £175,875 | £85,000 | £111,748 | £68,070 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £77,500 | £117,000 | £68,750 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £69,999 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £132,000 | £83,500 |
| 2022 | £191,000 | £99,995 | £151,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £121,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £114,500 | £138,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £98,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £157,500 | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74 | £124 | £105 | £74 |
| 2017 | £79 | £121 | £118 | £78 |
| 2018 | £105 | £123 | £109 | £80 |
| 2019 | £106 | £139 | £109 | £81 |
| 2020 | £89 | £140 | £113 | £90 |
| 2021 | £92 | £153 | £132 | £105 |
| 2022 | £220 | £166 | £141 | £114 |
| 2023 | £170 | £152 | £119 | £118 |
| 2024 | £167 | £154 | £127 | £119 |
| 2025 | £106 | £159 | £131 | £125 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £185 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 5PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 71, Rosedale Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 59, Rosedale Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 49, Baytree Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5PW | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 53, Baytree Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5PW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 61, Baytree Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5PW | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 |
In the CH42 5PQ postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St Paul's Road, Wirral, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH42 5PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH42 5PQ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 5PQ in Birkenhead South is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH42 5PQ, including Well Lane Primary School (Special Measures), Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Utopia. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 5PQ is Rock Ferry, about 736 m away.
CH42 5PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,028 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH42 5PQ is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.