Postcode CH42 8JS is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Prenton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Walker Park.
Prenton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Prenton has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 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 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 8JS.
Prenton near CH42 8JS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walker Park | Medium | Walking directions to Walker 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 8JS postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.