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CH43 0SP

Waterpark Road

Prenton

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Detailed insights for CH43 0SP

Overview

Postcode CH43 0SP is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton area 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 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prenton is £53,144 per year. The median sale price in Prenton is £222,500 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oxton Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Prenton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Prenton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% 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 17 ft away from CH43 0SP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 0SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOxton FieldsLargeWalking directions to Oxton Fields

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
4,084.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.64(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.66(-80%)
Other theft
2.2(-67%)
Public order
2.2(-78%)
Other crime
2.2(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
91.28%
Irish
7
2.18%
Chinese
5
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.56%
Other Asian
3
0.93%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.69%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.73%
No qualifications
31
12.35%
Apprenticeship
27
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.8%
Owns outright
53
42.4%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Prenton

Median price: £222,500
Price per sq ft: £224
Sales (last 12 months): 185
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £300K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £224 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
Detached29£455,000£273
Semi-Detached109£227,000£228
Terraced36£185,000£171
Flats11£167,000£189

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£430,000£135,000£226,000£165,000
2026£455,000£120,825£225,000£187,750
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£253£176£222£157
2026£290£165£240£201
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 0SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026127, Waterpark Road, Prenton, CH43 0SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
16 Oct 2025131, Waterpark Road, Prenton, CH43 0SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£291,700
22 Jul 2025135, Waterpark Road, Prenton, CH43 0SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
17 Apr 202614, Alastair Crescent, Prenton, CH43 0URSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
26 Aug 202517, Alastair Crescent, Prenton, CH43 0URSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the CH43 0SP postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH43 0SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPrenton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH43 0SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 0SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily179-181 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Prenton, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAldi374 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PGWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miSainsbury'sCambridge Road, Wirral, CH42 8PFWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

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 0SP, 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 030BE01007250
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 0SP

Is CH43 0SP (Prenton) safe?

The area around CH43 0SP records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 0SP?

The median sale price around CH43 0SP in Prenton is £222,500 (about £224 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH43 0SP?

There are 11 schools close to CH43 0SP, 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 0SP?

CH43 0SP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 0SP 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).