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CH42 8PX

Prenton

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH42 8PX

Overview

Postcode CH42 8PX 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 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Prenton is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Prenton has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.8%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Prenton is £43,900 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from CH42 8PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Prenton near CH42 8PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 8PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.3 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.5 miWalker ParkMediumWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
4,258 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
88.35%
Indian
10
3.24%
Other Asian
7
2.27%
Other White
6
1.94%
Irish
4
1.29%
Total population: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
35
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.96%
Shared ownership
1
0.89%
Other social rented
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Prenton

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prenton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£425,000
Flats10£131,750
Semi-Detached79£225,000
Terraced52£167,500

10 year median price trend in Prenton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.

Schools

In the CH42 8PX postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 8PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrenton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 8PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 8PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miMorrisons DailyPrenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.