Postcode CH42 8LH is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Prenton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. The median sale price in Prenton is £222,500 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Walker Park.
Prenton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,515 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Prenton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from CH42 8LH.
Prenton near CH42 8LH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walker Park | Medium | Walking directions to Walker Park |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £841,620.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £455,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 113 | £227,000 | £227 |
| Terraced | 41 | £185,500 | £170 |
| Flats | 11 | £143,000 | £203 |
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 | £430,000 | £135,000 | £225,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £118,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
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 | £253 | £176 | £224 | £157 |
| 2026 | £287 | £203 | £235 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 8LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14, Prospect Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LF | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Castlerigg Court, 12, Prospect Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LF | Flats | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 10 - 12, Reservoir Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LJ | Other | Freehold | £840,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 1, Prospect Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LE | Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Dovedale, Prospect Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LE | Detached | Freehold | £660,000 |
In the CH42 8LH postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Horizons Independent School | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
Horizons Independent School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Mar 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Nov 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Prenton High School for Girls | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Mar 2014. | |
Prenton High School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Mar 2014
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 320 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8LH, 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 8LH records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 8LH in Prenton is £222,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH42 8LH, including Horizons Independent School (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Good) and Prenton High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CH42 8LH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,515 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 8LH 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).