Map of the CH42 Postcode District
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Where is the CH42 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to CH42
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead | 1.51 | NNE |
| Liverpool | 3.14 | NE |
| Bebington | 3.36 | SSE |
| Wallasey | 3.92 | NNW |
| Heswall | 4.36 | SW |
| Bootle | 5.82 | NNE |
| Neston | 5.97 | SSW |
| Hoylake | 6.47 | WNW |
| West Kirby | 6.67 | W |
| Litherland | 6.87 | N |
| Crosby | 7.18 | N |
| Ellesmere Port | 8.21 | SE |
| Kirkby | 9.31 | NE |
| Flint | 9.80 | SSW |
| Prescot | 9.81 | ENE |
| Maghull | 10.41 | NNE |
| Holywell | 10.72 | SW |
| Connah's Quay | 10.74 | S |
| Shotton | 11.67 | S |
| Widnes | 11.96 | E |
The post town for this district is BIRKENHEAD.
Postcode Information for District CH42 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 729)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 9 | 107 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 4 | 90 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 1 | 89 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 6 | 79 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 8 | 72 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 0 | 69 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 2 | 61 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 5 | 60 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 7 | 50 |
| BIRKENHEAD | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 3 | 49 |
| Higher Tranmere | BIRKENHEAD | CH42 0 | 3 |
Retail and Shopping in CH42
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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BOROUGH ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
62
CH42 9JE
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WOODCHURCH ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
55
CH42 8PE
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OLD CHESTER ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
30
CH42 3TF
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CHURCH ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
28
CH42 0LD
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BEBINGTON ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
27
CH42 6PU
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BEDFORD ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
17
CH42 2AT
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DERBY ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
11
CH42 7HB
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WOODCHURCH LANE
BIRKENHEAD
11
CH42 9PD
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MOUNT ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
9
CH42 6RE
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NEW CHESTER ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
6
CH42 2AG
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 62 | CH42 9JE | View on Google Maps | |
| WOODCHURCH ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 55 | CH42 8PE | View on Google Maps | |
| OLD CHESTER ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 30 | CH42 3TF | View on Google Maps | |
| CHURCH ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 28 | CH42 0LD | View on Google Maps | |
| BEBINGTON ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 27 | CH42 6PU | View on Google Maps | |
| BEDFORD ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 17 | CH42 2AT | View on Google Maps | |
| DERBY ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 11 | CH42 7HB | View on Google Maps | |
| WOODCHURCH LANE | BIRKENHEAD | 11 | CH42 9PD | View on Google Maps | |
| MOUNT ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 9 | CH42 6RE | View on Google Maps | |
| NEW CHESTER ROAD | BIRKENHEAD | 6 | CH42 2AG | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the CH42 postcode district is Birkenhead, located in the county of Merseyside. The most significant post town in this district is also Birkenhead, located in Merseyside. Other significant settlements in the CH42 postcode district include Higher Tranmere, also located in Birkenhead.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wirral District (B) area with a total of 685 postal codes.
The CH42 postal code covers the settlement of BIRKENHEAD.
The postcode area has a boundary with Mersey.
The CH42 Postcode shares a border with CH41 (BIRKENHEAD), CH62 (WIRRAL, Bromborough, Eastham), CH43 (PRENTON) and CH63 (WIRRAL, Bebington, Higher Bebington).
Dentists in the CH42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devonshire Park Dental Centre | 62 GREENWAY ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , CH42 7LX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | The Arno Dental Practice | 350 WOODCHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 8PG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Rock Ferry Dental Practice | 477-479 NEW CHESTER ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 2AG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Woodlands Dental Surgery | 493 OLD CHESTER ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 4NG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Westbourne Dental Practice | 118 STORETON ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 8NA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Prenton Road West (dental Surgery) | 94 PRENTON ROAD WEST , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 9PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Prenton Dental Surgery | 79 PRENTON ROAD WEST , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 9PZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 8 | St Catherines Dental Centre | CHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 0LQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the CH42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Surgery | , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 2AG | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | St Catherine's Surgery | , CHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 0LQ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Gladstone Med Ctr | , ROCK FERRY , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 3TD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | St Catherine's Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , BIRKENHEAD , CH42 0LQ | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the CH42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Pharmacy Ltd | 218 BEBINGTON ROAD , ROCKFERRY , WIRRAL , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 4QF | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 525 NEW CHESTER ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 2AG | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Boots | 206-208 BEDFORD ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 2AT | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Old Chester Pharmacy | 296 OLD CHESTER ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 3XD | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Swettenham Chemists | 249 OLD CHESTER ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 3TD | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Tranmere Pharmacy | 4 TRANMERE COURT , CHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , CH42 5AB | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Woodchurch Road Pharmacy | 379 WOODCHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , CH42 8PE | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | St Catherines Pharmacy | THE RETAIL PHARMACY UNIT , ST CATHERINES HOSPITAL , CHURCH ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 0LQ | PHARMACY | |
| 9 | Victoria Park Pharmacy | VICTORIA PARK HEALTH CENTRE , BEDFORD AVENUE , ROCK FERRY , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 4QJ | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the CH42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R T BOOTH & CO LTD | 393 WOODCHURCH ROAD , PRENTON , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 8PF | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | I R MCEARNEY OPTICIANS | 87 GROVE ROAD , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 3XT | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD | 354 WOODCHURCH ROAD , PRENTON , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 8PG | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD | 87 GROVE ROAD , ROCK FERRY , BIRKENHEAD , MERSEYSIDE , CH42 3XT | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Mersey Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Elm Road , Higher Tranmere , Wirral
Postcode: CH42 0PH
Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Rock Ferry Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ionic Street , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 2BL
Headteacher: Ms Sara Radley (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Highfield South , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 4NE
Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Prescott (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Well Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Park Road , Tranmere , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 5PF
Headteacher: Mrs Moira Loftus (Interim Executive Headteacher) (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Prenton High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 6RR
Headteacher: Lisa Ayling (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Bedford Drive Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 6RT
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Bridges (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Devonshire Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Temple Road , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 9JX
Headteacher: Mr Ian Hunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Woodchurch Road , Oxton , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 9LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Birch (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Stations in the Sector
Rock Ferry
CRS Code: RFY
Operator: ME
Line: Wirral Line
Company: Merseyrail
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M53 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.35
Average Driving Distance: 2.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 678
M53 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.72
Average Driving Distance: 3.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 678
M53 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.10
Average Driving Distance: 5.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 678
M53 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.04
Average Driving Distance: 4.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 678
M53 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.19
Average Driving Distance: 6.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 678
Weather Forecast for Tranmere
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sleet shower (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 47.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 63.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 79.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 70.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 64.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 41.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 41.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 26.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 54.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 92.00% | SE 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 96.00% | SSE 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 87.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | S 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 58.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 40.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| CH42 0 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 1 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 2 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 3 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 4 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 5 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 6 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 7 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 8 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| CH42 9 | Birkenhead Delivery Office |
| C | H | 4 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| C | H | 4 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the CH42 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £390 | £711 | £544 |
| 2 | £550 | £750 | £657 |
| 3 | £650 | £795 | £723 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | |
| 3 | £400,000 | £750,000 | £558,333 |
| 4 | £375,000 | £575,000 | £417,990 |
| 5 | £350,000 | £849,950 | £508,327 |
| 6 | £360,000 | £975,000 | £548,750 |
| 7 | £499,995 | £499,995 | £499,995 |
| 8 | £450,000 | £725,000 | £587,500 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Prenton | Karl Tatler Estate Agents | 347 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PE | 0151 453 9305 |
 | Prenton | Jones & Chapman | 349 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH42 8PE | 0151 453 2680 |
 | Wirral | Bradshaw Farnham & Lea | 357 Woodchurch Road Prenton CH42 8PE | 0151 453 2427 |
 | Bebington | Lesley Hooks Estate Agents | 6 Church Road, Bebington, CH63 7PH | 0151 453 7889 |
 | Prenton | Brennan Ayre O'Neill | 377 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PE | 0151 453 4459 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £266,595 | 45 | £219,855 | 55 | £246,591 | 49 | £359,706 | 17 |
| Semi-Detached | £140,599 | 182 | £142,641 | 186 | £137,602 | 152 | £137,375 | 125 |
| Terraced | £87,650 | 308 | £85,716 | 251 | £81,696 | 249 | £80,252 | 223 |
| Flats | £77,092 | 33 | £76,144 | 37 | £69,314 | 38 | £75,279 | 53 |