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CH43 0RJ

Edinburgh Drive

Prenton

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Detailed insights for CH43 0RJ

Overview

Postcode CH43 0RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Prenton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Prenton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Prenton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from CH43 0RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Prenton near CH43 0RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 0RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields
0.3 miWalker ParkMediumWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
5,584.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.28(-75%)
Other theft
3.71(-44%)
Public order
3.71(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-66%)
Burglary
1.86(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
94.21%
Indian
4
1.54%
Irish
4
1.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.16%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
47.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.8%
No qualifications
21
9.95%
Apprenticeship
10
4.74%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
51.43%
Owns outright
47
44.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.95%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Prenton

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £294K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £841,620.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£451,000£271
Semi-Detached104£227,000£228
Terraced42£185,000£165
Flats9£135,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prenton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,495£100,000£157,975£127,500
2017£213,995£103,000£151,500£120,000
2018£239,950£93,500£162,500£125,000
2019£435,000£81,500£169,000£135,000
2020£356,950£128,750£156,000£129,500
2021£384,975£95,000£192,500£137,500
2022£355,000£121,500£212,000£160,000
2023£312,000£130,000£220,000£171,500
2024£359,500£117,500£222,250£165,000
2025£435,000£134,500£227,000£165,000
2026£447,000£168,650£231,000£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prenton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prenton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£121£149£114
2017£204£113£153£112
2018£214£122£155£122
2019£198£113£166£128
2020£228£129£165£127
2021£248£144£180£136
2022£258£165£206£160
2023£274£160£211£173
2024£259£136£207£153
2025£254£174£221£157
2026£287£218£235£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prenton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202639, Edinburgh Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RJDetachedFreehold£382,500
22 May 202533, Edinburgh Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
06 May 202544, Queens Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RPDetachedFreehold£330,000
29 Sept 202524, Edinburgh Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
06 Feb 202631, Queens Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RRDetachedFreehold£294,250

Schools

In the CH43 0RJ postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 0RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPrenton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 0RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 0RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyPrenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miFarmfoodsWoodchurch Road, Wirral, CH42 8PQWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH43 0RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Cooke

Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Harry Ross Gorman

Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Naomi Graham

Prenton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardPrentonE05000970
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrentonE02001496
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 030DE01007254
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 0RJ

Is CH43 0RJ (Prenton) safe?

The area around CH43 0RJ records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH43 0RJ?

The median sale price around CH43 0RJ in Prenton is £220,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 0RJ?

There are 8 schools close to CH43 0RJ, including Prenton Primary School (Good), Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH43 0RJ?

CH43 0RJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH43 0RJ (Prenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 0RJ is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Cooke (Green Party), Harry Ross Gorman (Green Party) and Naomi Graham (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.