Postcode CH42 9JA is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Oxton South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oxton Fields.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from CH42 9JA.
Oxton South near CH42 9JA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 1 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.5 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £841,620.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £451,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £227,000 | £228 |
| Terraced | 42 | £185,000 | £165 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 | £169 |
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 | £435,000 | £134,500 | £227,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £447,000 | £168,650 | £231,000 | £194,000 |
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 | £254 | £174 | £221 | £157 |
| 2026 | £287 | £218 | £235 | £220 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 9JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 17, Parkend Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 10, Parkend Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 13, Parkend Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JA | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 42, Parkhill Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JB | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 42, Singleton Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 9JH | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the CH42 9JA postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
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 9JA, 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 9JA records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 9JA in Oxton South is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CH42 9JA, including Devonshire Park Primary School (Good), Woodchurch Road Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 9JA is Green Lane, about 1,392 m away.
CH42 9JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,747 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 9JA 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).
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.