Postcode CH42 9LX is located in a major urban area, within the Birkenhead and Tranmere 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 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from CH42 9LX.
Oxton South near CH42 9LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkenhead Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.8 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.9 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £165,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £138,000 |
| Terraced | 97 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere
In the CH42 9LX postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxton Road, Wirral, CH41 2TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis | Balls Road, Wirral, CH43 5RE | Walking directions to Oasis |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.