Postcode CH42 6QR is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Oxton South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 6QR.
Oxton South near CH42 6QR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.7 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £411,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £133,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 6QR postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 6QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
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.