Postcode CH42 9NA 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 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 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 79 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from CH42 9NA.
Oxton South near CH42 9NA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £155,750 | £92 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £149,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 89 | £110,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 17 | £98,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £86,000 | £101,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £128,000 | £85,750 | £110,500 | £63,500 |
| 2018 | £175,875 | £85,000 | £111,748 | £68,070 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £77,500 | £117,000 | £68,750 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £69,999 | £120,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £99,995 | £132,000 | £83,500 |
| 2022 | £191,000 | £99,995 | £151,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £121,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £114,500 | £138,500 | £95,000 |
| 2025 | £170,000 | £98,000 | £140,000 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | £155,750 | £127,000 | £157,500 | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74 | £124 | £105 | £74 |
| 2017 | £79 | £121 | £118 | £78 |
| 2018 | £105 | £123 | £109 | £80 |
| 2019 | £106 | £139 | £109 | £81 |
| 2020 | £89 | £140 | £113 | £90 |
| 2021 | £92 | £153 | £132 | £105 |
| 2022 | £220 | £166 | £141 | £114 |
| 2023 | £170 | £152 | £119 | £118 |
| 2024 | £167 | £154 | £127 | £119 |
| 2025 | £106 | £159 | £131 | £125 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £185 | £132 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 9NA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 474, Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NA | Other | Freehold | £302,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 18, Adelaide Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 23, Harrowby Road South, Birkenhead, CH42 7HY | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 8, Harrowby Road South, Birkenhead, CH42 7HY | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 34, Kingsland Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9NW | Other | Freehold | £2,350,000 |
In the CH42 9NA postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.2 mi | J.S.M Stores | Falcon Road, Wirral, CH42 9LW | Walking directions to J.S.M Stores |
| 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 |
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 9NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Onwuemene
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Ewan Tomeny
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Cleary
Birkenhead and Tranmere - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH42 9NA records about 79 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 9NA in Oxton South is £115,000 (about £132 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CH42 9NA, including Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Devonshire Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 9NA is Green Lane, about 1,163 m away.
CH42 9NA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,119 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 9NA is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Onwuemene (Green Party), Ewan Tomeny (Green Party) and Pat Cleary (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.