Postcode CH42 7LH 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, 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 nearest station is Green Lane, about 0.8 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 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 10.2% 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 7LH.
Oxton South near CH42 7LH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 1 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £841,620.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £451,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £227,000 | £228 |
| Terraced | 42 | £185,000 | £165 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,495 | £100,000 | £157,975 | £127,500 |
| 2017 | £213,995 | £103,000 | £151,500 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £239,950 | £93,500 | £162,500 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £81,500 | £169,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £356,950 | £128,750 | £156,000 | £129,500 |
| 2021 | £384,975 | £95,000 | £192,500 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £121,500 | £212,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £171,500 |
| 2024 | £359,500 | £117,500 | £222,250 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £134,500 | £227,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £447,000 | £168,650 | £231,000 | £194,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £121 | £149 | £114 |
| 2017 | £204 | £113 | £153 | £112 |
| 2018 | £214 | £122 | £155 | £122 |
| 2019 | £198 | £113 | £166 | £128 |
| 2020 | £228 | £129 | £165 | £127 |
| 2021 | £248 | £144 | £180 | £136 |
| 2022 | £258 | £165 | £206 | £160 |
| 2023 | £274 | £160 | £211 | £173 |
| 2024 | £259 | £136 | £207 | £153 |
| 2025 | £254 | £174 | £221 | £157 |
| 2026 | £287 | £218 | £235 | £220 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 7LH.
In the CH42 7LH postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 7LH, 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
The area around CH42 7LH 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 7LH in Oxton South is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH42 7LH, including Devonshire Park Primary School (Good), Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Woodchurch Road Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 7LH is Green Lane, about 1,292 m away.
CH42 7LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,747 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 7LH is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Cooke (Green Party), Harry Ross Gorman (Green Party) and Naomi Graham (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.