Postcode CH42 8PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Noctorum South area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oxton Fields.
Noctorum South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Noctorum South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Noctorum South is £49,324 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from CH42 8PQ.
Noctorum South near CH42 8PQ 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 |
| 0.2 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £980,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £432,875 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £240,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 39 | £217,000 | £192 |
| Flats | 67 | £135,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301,250 | £91,500 | £167,250 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £307,500 | £95,500 | £164,000 | £132,500 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £105,000 | £158,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £312,500 | £110,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £313,655 | £117,000 | £185,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £411,000 | £123,500 | £196,250 | £188,750 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £125,000 | £227,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £422,000 | £135,000 | £215,000 | £172,500 |
| 2024 | £428,750 | £123,000 | £223,450 | £204,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £130,000 | £235,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £339,000 | £151,750 | £240,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £126 | £165 | £127 |
| 2017 | £206 | £134 | £170 | £127 |
| 2018 | £198 | £142 | £172 | £142 |
| 2019 | £220 | £141 | £171 | £146 |
| 2020 | £232 | £153 | £188 | £163 |
| 2021 | £246 | £153 | £210 | £188 |
| 2022 | £297 | £172 | £225 | £197 |
| 2023 | £240 | £168 | £227 | £169 |
| 2024 | £269 | £179 | £238 | £187 |
| 2025 | £255 | £186 | £240 | £183 |
| 2026 | £294 | £194 | £232 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 8PQ.
In the CH42 8PQ postcode area, located within Noctorum South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 8PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | Woodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Cambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PG | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Allan Brame
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Graham Redfern
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stuart Kelly
Oxton - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH42 8PQ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 8PQ in Noctorum South is £201,250 (about £208 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH42 8PQ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Good), Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School (Good) and Prenton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH42 8PQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,625 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 8PQ is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Allan Brame (Liberal Democrats), Michael Graham Redfern (Liberal Democrats) and Stuart Kelly (Liberal Democrats).
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.