The postcode CH42 7LB is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. CH42 7LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CH42 7LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CH42 7LB as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to CH42 7LB is Rocky Bank Road which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is North Road and is 148 m away. The closest railway station is Green Lane Rail Station, 1.06 km away.
The closest primary school to CH42 7LB (for ages 11 and under) is Mersey Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 14, 2019.
The local pub for residents of CH42 7LB is Sportsmans Arms and is 264 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Georgio's and is 289 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 29, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 161.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CH42 7LB is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Wirral is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CH42 7LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CH42 7LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CH42 7LB
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CH42 7LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2019) | 347 m |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 378 m |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 529 m |
| Well Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 639 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy | 3-11 | 824 m | |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 870 m |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 880 m |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2020) | 1 km |
| Prenton Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.04 km |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.38 km |
| Progress Schools - Wirral | Independent school | 12-16 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Birkenhead Park School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.8 km |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Outstanding (October 14, 2015) | 1.81 km |
| Wirral Metropolitan College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 6, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Birkenhead School | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.83 km | |
| Townfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CH42 7LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Manor Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 257 m | |
| Merchant House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 261 m | |
| Sportsmans Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2018 | 264 m | |
| Prenton Pop-In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 24, 2017 | 267 m | |
| Beehive Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 268 m | |
| Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 12, 2021 | 288 m | |
| John Sheridan Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 288 m | |
| Sheridan's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 288 m | |
| Bargain Booze | Exempt July 26, 2018 | 289 m | |
| Cheeky Charlie's Sweet Emporium Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Georgio's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 289 m | |
| Rubys Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 289 m | |
| Supersavers Discount Store | Exempt September 5, 2017 | 289 m | |
| Dhillons News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 26, 2017 | 294 m | |
| Khan Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 294 m | |
| Milano's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2019 | 294 m | |
| Tranmere Residents & Communities | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 294 m | |
| Born & Bred Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2020 | 315 m | |
| Break Time Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 29, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Heathers Deli & Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2019 | 315 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CH42 7LB - Data from Apr 2022
| North Road | 148 m | |
| Elm Road | 170 m | |
| Stuart Road | 170 m | |
| Stuart Road | 188 m | |
| Stuart Road | 207 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers FC | 434 m | |
| Grove Road | 1.03 km | |
| Grange Road West | 1.29 km | |
| Green Lane Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Birkenhead Central Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Rock Ferry Rail Station | 1.37 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.32 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.33 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.81 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 12.41 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 49.91 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 49.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CH42 7LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Outer Basin | 1.62 km | |
| Tranmere Beach | 1.78 km | |
| The Princess Dock | 1.8 km | |
| Marsh Hey Covert | 2.08 km | |
| Storeton Hill | 2.28 km | |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.41 km |
| Egerton Dock | 2.43 km | |
| Morpeth Dock | 2.46 km | |
| Vittoria Dock | 2.71 km | |
| East Float | 2.77 km | |
| Cow Hey Covert | 2.86 km | |
| Alfred Dock | 2.97 km | |
| Gillbrook Basin | 3.11 km | |
| West Float | 3.19 km | |
| Stanley Wood | 3.33 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CH42 7LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 161.7 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.6 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 125.2 | 15.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 526.5 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for CH42 7LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.37747900 |
| Longitude | -3.02928000 |
| OS Easting | 331625 |
| OS Northing | 0387230 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Merseyside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birkenhead |
| Electoral Ward | Prenton |
| Local Authority District | Wirral |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000015 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birkenhead |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wirral |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Wirral CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Birkenhead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birkenhead BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006820 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 022A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |