Postcode CH42 9JL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from CH42 9JL.
Oxton South near CH42 9JL 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 |
| 0.9 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 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £131,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 9JL postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.