Postcode CH42 8PF 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.
Prenton has a low 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from CH42 8PF.
Prenton near CH42 8PF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oxton Fields | Large | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.3 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
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 8PF postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 8PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | Cambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Woodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 8PF, 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.