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CH42 9QE

Prenton

Wirral

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Detailed insights for CH42 9QE

Overview

Postcode CH42 9QE 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 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Oxton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Oxton South is £37,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from CH42 9QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxton South near CH42 9QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Green Lane located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 9QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.2 miOxton FieldsMediumWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.3 miThe Arno Rose GardenMediumWalking directions to The Arno Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
2,625.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
96.82%
Other White
7
2.47%
Irish
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
51
38.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Social rents from council
8
5.97%
Other social rented
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Prenton

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prenton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£425,000
Flats10£131,750
Semi-Detached96£228,500
Terraced55£164,000

10 year median price trend in Prenton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.

Schools

In the CH42 9QE postcode area, located within Oxton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 9QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDevonshire Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePrenton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 9QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 9QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExpressBorough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miIcelandBorough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JGWalking directions to Iceland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.