Postcode CH42 6PB 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 87.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 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 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 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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 6PB.
Birkenhead South near CH42 6PB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.6 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 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 6PB postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 6PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Allerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.