Postcode CH42 9PZ 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 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oxton South is £42,736 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oxton Fields.
Oxton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Oxton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 9PZ.
Oxton South near CH42 9PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxton Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Oxton Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Walker Park | Medium | Walking directions to Walker Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Arno Rose Garden | Medium | Walking directions to The Arno Rose Garden |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 48 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £226,000 |
| Detached | 25 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 9PZ postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Woodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Freshway | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Freshway |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 9PZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.