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CH43 0TG

Dickens Avenue

Prenton

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Overview

Postcode CH43 0TG 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 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 nearest station is Upton (Merseyside), about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.5%
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 23,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% 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

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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 13 ft away from CH43 0TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Prenton near CH43 0TG 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,450.5 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
235
97.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.83%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
22.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
43
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.26%
Apprenticeship
16
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
40.91%
Owns with a mortgage
37
33.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10%
Social rents from council
8
7.27%
Other social rented
8
7.27%
Total households: 110

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 0TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 202513, Dickens Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
01 Oct 202515, Prenton Village Road, Prenton, CH43 0TFOtherFreehold£186,000
14 Mar 202571, Prenton Village Road, Prenton, CH43 0TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 1, 227, Prenton Hall Road, Prenton, CH43 3AGFlatsLeasehold£79,714
06 Jun 2025Flat 4, 227, Prenton Hall Road, Prenton, CH43 3AGFlatsLeasehold£79,714

Schools

In the CH43 0TG postcode area, located within Prenton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

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

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 0TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 0TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyPrenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miRaanThaiPrenton Way, Prenton, CH43 3DUWalking directions to RaanThai

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 0TG, 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 0TG

Is CH43 0TG (Prenton) safe?

The area around CH43 0TG 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 0TG?

The median sale price around CH43 0TG 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 0TG?

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

How deprived is the area around CH43 0TG?

CH43 0TG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 0TG 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.