Postcode CH42 8PW (Wirral)

Map showing CH42 8PW and nearby postcodes

The postcode CH42 8PW is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. CH42 8PW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CH42 8PW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 8PW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to CH42 8PW is St Stephen's Road which is centered 85 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Reservoir Road North and is 253 m away. The closest railway station is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 2.2 km away.

The closest primary school to CH42 8PW (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Anselm's College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 4, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CH42 8PW is Halfway House Public House and is 300 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 7, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Orchid and is 253 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 154.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 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 3.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CH42 8PW is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Wirral is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CH42 8PW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CH42 8PW, and the approximate distance away.

St Stephen's Road 85 m
Curzon Road 118 m
Reservoir Road North 132 m
Elm Road North 145 m
Elm Road 177 m
Cecil Road 211 m
Cambridge Road 223 m
Storeton Road 258 m
Prenton Lane 262 m
Osmaston Road 279 m
Bryanston Road 285 m
Wharfedale Avenue 315 m
A552 351 m
Duck Pond Lane 359 m
Waterpark Road 399 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CH42 8PW

Introduction June 1999
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CH42 8PW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead 412 m
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
757 m
Prenton Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
775 m
Devonshire Park Primary School Good
(June 12, 2019)
787 m
Prenton Preparatory School 878 m
Woodchurch Road Primary School Requires improvement
(October 11, 2018)
930 m
Prenton High School for Girls Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.19 km
Townfield Primary School Good
(July 6, 2017)
1.29 km
Bedford Drive Primary School Good
(January 12, 2017)
1.33 km
Mersey Park Primary School Outstanding
(March 14, 2019)
1.49 km
Well Lane Primary School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.6 km
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
1.61 km
Birkenhead School 1.62 km
Birkenhead High School Academy Outstanding
(October 14, 2015)
1.85 km
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(February 27, 2020)
1.93 km
Woodlands Primary School Good
(November 2, 2016)
2.04 km
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Good
(June 24, 2021)
2.08 km
St Anselm's College Good
(July 4, 2019)
2.08 km
Higher Bebington Junior School Outstanding
(July 2, 2008)
2.1 km
Ridgeway High School Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
2.1 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CH42 8PW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
June 19, 2017
253 m
Orchid Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 9, 2021
253 m
Ella Turkish Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 11, 2021
281 m
Argos Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
288 m
Casa Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 9, 2021
288 m
Chaii Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2021
288 m
Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 18, 2018
288 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 12, 2019
288 m
St Stephens Church Other catering premises Exempt
May 22, 2018
291 m
Rubens Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 27, 2020
298 m
Thai Rooster Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
298 m
Vindaloo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2021
298 m
Halfway House Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 7, 2018
300 m
Corona House Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
313 m
First Class Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2021
340 m
Building Blocks Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 22, 2021
355 m
Hope Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 9, 2019
375 m
The Birch Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
382 m
Yu Hing Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2021
382 m
Ruhi Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 31, 2021
404 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CH42 8PW - Data from Apr 2022

Reservoir Road North Bus Stop/Station 253 m
Elm Road North Bus Stop/Station 254 m
St Stephens Road Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Storeton Road Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Woodchurch Lane Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Tranmere Rovers FC Taxi Rank 832 m
Grove Road Taxi Rank 1.96 km
Grange Road West Taxi Rank 2.1 km
Rock Ferry Rail Station Rail 2.2 km
Green Lane Rail Station Rail 2.22 km
Birkenhead Central Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.43 km
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.44 km
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.74 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 13.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CH42 8PW - Data from Dec 2021

Prenton Dell Valley 1.25 km
Marsh Hey Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Cow Hey Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Storeton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Stanley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Rake Hey Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Lower Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Outer Basin Inland Water 2.78 km
Tranmere Beach Beach 2.84 km
New Hey Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
The Princess Dock Inland Water 2.96 km
Brimstage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Taylor's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Egerton Dock Inland Water 3.39 km
Bidston Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.41 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CH42 8PW - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.4 Mbps 154.3 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 16.2 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.5 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 104.3 14.4
300+ Mbps 100% 462 37.5

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 305,309 kWh - mean 25,442 kWh : median 25,392 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 45,439 kWh - mean 3,787 kWh : median 3,873 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CH42 8PW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Merseyside
Latitude 53.37146700
Longitude -3.04362500
OS Easting 330661
OS Northing 0386575
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18224
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Merseyside

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000015
Travel To Work Area Birkenhead

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Birkenhead BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birkenhead BUASD
Workplace Zone E33006856
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wirral 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wirral 030A
Output Area / Small Area 6A4