Postcode L42 1PH (Wirral) Terminated June 1999

Map showing L42 1PH and nearby postcodes

The postcode L42 1PH is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L42 1PH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

L42 1PH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 L42 1PH as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to L42 1PH is Kirkfield Grove which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rock Lane East and is 140 m away. The closest railway station is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 687 m away.

The closest primary school to L42 1PH (for ages 11 and under) is St Anne's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St John Plessington Catholic College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of L42 1PH is Derby Arms and is 347 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wei Feng Fish & Chips and is 510 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 4, 2021.

Policing for L42 1PH 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 L42 1PH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to L42 1PH, and the approximate distance away.

Kirkfield Grove 73 m
Alpha Drive 124 m
Peterwood 130 m
St Peter's Mews 163 m
St Peter's Road 171 m
Pearl Drive 202 m
Church Mews 206 m
Rock Lane East 214 m
Rock Ferry By-Pass 228 m
Morecroft Road 238 m
The Hawthornes 238 m
Chatsworth Road 246 m
Delta Road West 246 m
Delta Road East 257 m
Rock Park Road 305 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode L42 1PH

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1999
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 L42 1PH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
653 m
Rock Ferry Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
693 m
Grove Street Primary School Requires improvement
(November 16, 2018)
1.02 km
St John's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 4, 2018)
1.17 km
St John's Catholic Infant School Outstanding
(February 26, 2008)
1.17 km
St John Plessington Catholic College Outstanding
(May 1, 2013)
1.31 km
Well Lane Primary School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.41 km
Bedford Drive Primary School Good
(January 12, 2017)
1.52 km
Prenton High School for Girls Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.73 km
St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School Outstanding
(March 2, 2016)
1.75 km
Mersey Park Primary School Outstanding
(March 14, 2019)
1.78 km
Church Drive Primary School 1.9 km
Town Lane Infant School 2.05 km
Co-op Academy Bebington 2.14 km
Devonshire Park Primary School Good
(June 12, 2019)
2.27 km
Brackenwood Infant School Outstanding
(July 14, 2010)
2.3 km
Brackenwood Junior School 2.44 km
Woodlands Primary School Good
(November 2, 2016)
2.5 km
Wirral Grammar School for Girls 2.55 km
Higher Bebington Junior School Outstanding
(July 2, 2008)
2.55 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L42 1PH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Living Foods Workshop Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
100 m
Drop in/Luncheon Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
152 m
Heart 4 Refugees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 26, 2021
152 m
St Peters Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
February 6, 2018
152 m
Everfresh Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 27, 2017
179 m
St Peters Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
March 21, 2018
186 m
The Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 23, 2021
327 m
Derby Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 8, 2019
347 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
353 m
Evergreen Lodge Care Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
392 m
Royal Mersey Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 1, 2020
479 m
The Refreshment Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
479 m
Black Lion Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
September 13, 2018
510 m
Wei Feng Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 4, 2021
510 m
Derwent Lodge Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
528 m
Burnells Newsagent Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 2, 2017
581 m
Family Shopper Retailers - other 4
Good
September 20, 2019
581 m
The Vape Lounge Wirral Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 26, 2022
581 m
McColls Retailers - other 4
Good
August 7, 2019
614 m
Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
614 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L42 1PH - Data from Apr 2022

Rock Lane East Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Rock Lane East Bus Stop/Station 151 m
St Peters Road Bus Stop/Station 158 m
St Peters Road Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Chatsworth Road Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Grove Road Taxi Rank 1.03 km
Bebington Station Taxi Rank 1.39 km
Tranmere Rovers FC Taxi Rank 2.09 km
Rock Ferry Rail Station Rail 687 m
Bebington Rail Station Rail 1.45 km
Green Lane Rail Station Rail 1.79 km
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.8 km
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.81 km
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.76 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 10.36 km
Terminal Two Access Air 48.01 km
Terminal Two Access Air 48.05 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L42 1PH - Data from Dec 2021

Tranmere Beach Beach 944 m
Outer Basin Inland Water 1.81 km
The Princess Dock Inland Water 2.16 km
Trisha's Pond Inland Water 2.33 km
Storeton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.5 km
Marsh Hey Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Priory Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Wapping Basin Inland Water 3.3 km
Morpeth Dock Inland Water 3.32 km
Devil's Bank Wetland 3.35 km
Egerton Dock Inland Water 3.41 km
Umberstone Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Canning Island Island 3.53 km
The Lake Inland Water 3.73 km
Lower Umberstone Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.84 km

Location

Country England
County Merseyside
Latitude 53.37026000
Longitude -3.00092500
OS Easting 333500
OS Northing 0386400
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
715
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Merseyside

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Birkenhead
Electoral Ward Rock Ferry
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Birkenhead BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Birkenhead BUASD
Workplace Zone E33006844
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wirral 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wirral 027B
Output Area / Small Area 7A2