The postcode CH42 9PZ is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. CH42 9PZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CH42 9PZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 9PZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to CH42 9PZ is Wharfedale Avenue which is centered 133 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wharfedale Avenue and is 21 m away. The closest railway station is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 1.84 km away.
The closest primary school to CH42 9PZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead.
The local pub for residents of CH42 9PZ is Prenton Lawn Tennis Club and is 191 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on September 28, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cowsheds Cafe and is 231 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 17, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 71.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 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 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CH42 9PZ 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 9PZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CH42 9PZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CH42 9PZ
| 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 9PZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy | 3-11 | 370 m | |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 508 m |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 787 m |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 884 m |
| Prenton Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 931 m | |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 981 m |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Prenton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Well Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Townfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2020) | 1.74 km |
| Birkenhead School | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.77 km | |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.83 km |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.92 km |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Outstanding (October 14, 2015) | 1.94 km |
| Higher Bebington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2008) | 1.99 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 2.03 km |
| Town Lane Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CH42 9PZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Blocks Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 0 m | |
| First Class Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 118 m | |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 28, 2018 | 191 m | |
| Ella Turkish Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 11, 2021 | 195 m | |
| The Birch Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 228 m | |
| Yu Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 228 m | |
| Cowsheds Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 17, 2021 | 231 m | |
| Cowsheds Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 24, 2018 | 231 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 24, 2018 | 231 m | |
| Ruhi Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 252 m | |
| The Corner Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 28, 2017 | 252 m | |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club | Exempt March 16, 2018 | 264 m | |
| St Stephens Church | Exempt May 22, 2018 | 267 m | |
| Hope Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 325 m | |
| Halfway House Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 340 m | |
| Koala North West | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 343 m | |
| The Coffee Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 19, 2021 | 343 m | |
| Firbobs@StJoseph's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 370 m | |
| St Joseph R C Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2020 | 370 m | |
| Dyll's Bakery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 449 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CH42 9PZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wharfedale Avenue | 21 m | |
| Prenton Road West | 61 m | |
| Storeton Road | 103 m | |
| Acrefield Road | 115 m | |
| Waverley Grove | 207 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers FC | 493 m | |
| Grove Road | 1.6 km | |
| Grange Road West | 1.96 km | |
| Rock Ferry Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| Green Lane Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| Birkenhead Central Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.18 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.19 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.58 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 12.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CH42 9PZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Marsh Hey Covert | 1.34 km | |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 1.55 km |
| Storeton Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Cow Hey Covert | 1.99 km | |
| Stanley Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Outer Basin | 2.48 km | |
| Tranmere Beach | 2.5 km | |
| The Princess Dock | 2.68 km | |
| Rake Hey Covert | 2.87 km | |
| Lower Heath Wood | 3.05 km | |
| New Hey Covert | 3.09 km | |
| Brimstage Plantation | 3.13 km | |
| Egerton Dock | 3.22 km | |
| Trisha's Pond | 3.24 km | |
| Morpeth Dock | 3.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CH42 9PZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 71.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 86 | 14.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CH42 9PZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.37179100 |
| Longitude | -3.03831100 |
| OS Easting | 331015 |
| OS Northing | 0386604 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Birkenhead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birkenhead BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33003201 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 022B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |