Postcode insights

CH43 0TH

Dickens Close

Prenton

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Detailed insights for CH43 0TH

Overview

Postcode CH43 0TH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Walker Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Prenton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Prenton has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.4%

Approximately 35.4% 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 9 ft away from CH43 0TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Prenton near CH43 0TH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH43 0TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWalker ParkMediumWalking directions to Walker Park

Area Profile

Population
529
Population density
6,773.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.21(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-30%)
Public order
5.03(-50%)
Other theft
4.41(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.15(-82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
485
92.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.09%
Other White
10
1.9%
Chinese
6
1.14%
Other
6
1.14%
Total population: 526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
28.43%
Level 3 (A level)
94
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
17.11%
No qualifications
54
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
30.09%
Owns outright
66
29.2%
Other social rented
58
25.66%
Social rents from council
22
9.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.1%
Total households: 226

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 0TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH43 0TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 202649, Garrick Road, Prenton, CH43 3DFTerracedFreehold£140,000
15 May 202665, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
07 May 202577, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
29 Sept 202517, Boswell Road, Prenton, CH43 3DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
17 Jul 202529, Boswell Road, Prenton, CH43 3DQTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

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

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

Good

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

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH43 0TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH43 0TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyPrenton Hall Road, Wirral, CH43 3BPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Holmlands Drive, Wirral, CH43 0TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0TH, 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 030CE01007253
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH43 0TH

Is CH43 0TH (Prenton) safe?

The area around CH43 0TH records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0TH?

The median sale price around CH43 0TH 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 0TH?

There are 7 schools close to CH43 0TH, 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 0TH?

CH43 0TH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH43 0TH 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.