CH42 is a postcode district in Wirral, North West, covering 678 active and 126 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CH42 (16%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CH42 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CH42 are around £120k, down 26.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CH42 at 330 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CH42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH42 postcode area.
16,516
40
£ 34,733 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CH42 is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bedford Drive Primary School
Devonshire Park Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School
Rock Ferry Primary School
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Well Lane Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Prenton High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- MP Food and Wine
- PSV Food and Wine
- PT Food and Wine
- Ferries Family Groups
- Shell Garage
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Prenton Lawn Tennis Club
- St Anne's Parish Centre
- Beehive Public House
- Derby Arms
- Halfway House Public House
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Albany Bowling Club
- Armadillo
- Armadillo
- Bank Dough
- Break Time Cafe
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Snack Shack
- Double Lucky House
- Al's Pizza
- Billy Bunters Snack Bar
- Casa Express
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Tranmere Court
- Farmfoods
- Iceland
- Lidl
- + 4 more
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Area Profile: CH42 · Data under Open Government Licence