Postcode CH42 7JU 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 high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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 high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 7JU.
Oxton South near CH42 7JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.9 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 48 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £226,000 |
| Detached | 25 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 7JU postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
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 7JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Cooke
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Harry Ross Gorman
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Naomi Graham
Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.