Area Analysis Wirral, North West

CH42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH42 postcode area.

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Population

16,516

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,733 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £120,335 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2449
Public order563
Criminal damage and arson513
Anti-social behaviour446
Drugs415

school Local Schools

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Bedford Drive Primary School

Good423 pupils
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Devonshire Park Primary School

Good460 pupils
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Mersey Park Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils
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Rock Ferry Primary School

Good305 pupils
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Woodchurch Road Primary School

Requires Improvement291 pupils
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Well Lane Primary School

Good225 pupils
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils
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Prenton High School for Girls

Good779 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • MP Food and Wine
  • PSV Food and Wine
  • PT Food and Wine
  • Ferries Family Groups
  • Shell Garage
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Albany Bowling Club
  • Armadillo
  • Armadillo
  • Bank Dough
  • Break Time Cafe
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Prenton Lawn Tennis Club
  • St Anne's Parish Centre
  • Beehive Public House
  • Derby Arms
  • Halfway House Public House
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Double Lucky House
  • Al's Pizza
  • Billy Bunters Snack Bar
  • Casa Express
  • Cowsheds Catering
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Tranmere Court
  • Farmfoods
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • + 4 more