Postcode CH42 9LS is located in a major urban area, within the Oxton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Oxton South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.7 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oxton Fields.
Oxton South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 9LS.
Oxton South near CH42 9LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.4 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Oxton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 76 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oxton
In the CH42 9LS postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.