Postcode CH42 7LG is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere area 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, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The median sale price in Birkenhead and Tranmere is £116,000 (around £133 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £96,000 and £135,000. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.6 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.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,985 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% 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 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 7LG.
Oxton South near CH42 7LG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £151,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 13 | £116,000 | £153 |
| Terraced | 90 | £110,000 | £126 |
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 | £99,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £147,500 | £110,000 |
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 | £160 | £131 | £124 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £179 | £133 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 7LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 85, Greenway Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0NE | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 97, Greenway Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0NE | Terraced | Freehold | £116,500 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 73, Greenway Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0NE | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 78, Greenway Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 18, Tower Hill, Birkenhead, CH42 0NA | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the CH42 7LG postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 7LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 790 Borough Road, Birkenhead, 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH42 7LG, 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 7LG records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 7LG in Birkenhead and Tranmere is £116,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH42 7LG, including Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding), Well Lane Primary School (Special Measures) and Devonshire Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 7LG is Rock Ferry, about 1,040 m away.
CH42 7LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,985 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 7LG 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).