The postcode L42 4QR is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L42 4QR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L42 4QR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 4QR as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.
The closest road name to L42 4QR is Fletcher Avenue which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Solly Avenue and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 557 m away.
The closest primary school to L42 4QR (for ages 11 and under) is Bedford Drive Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 12, 2017. 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 4QR is Rockvilla Hotel and is 231 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 6, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Zhen's House and is 249 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 16, 2021.
Policing for L42 4QR 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 L42 4QR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L42 4QR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L42 4QR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1999 |
| 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 L42 4QR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 357 m |
| Well Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 384 m |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 655 m |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 675 m |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2019) | 776 m |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 872 m |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| St John's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| St John's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (February 26, 2008) | 1.47 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy | 3-11 | 1.48 km | |
| St John Plessington Catholic College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 1, 2013) | 1.65 km |
| Grove Street Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (November 16, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.72 km |
| Town Lane Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.74 km | |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2020) | 1.76 km |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| Prenton Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.87 km | |
| St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 2, 2016) | 1.97 km |
| Higher Bebington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2008) | 2.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L42 4QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack & Jill Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Albany Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 22, 2019 | 191 m | |
| Rockvilla Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2013 | 231 m | |
| PRM News and Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2019 | 244 m | |
| Zhen's House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 16, 2021 | 249 m | |
| Zhen's House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 23, 2019 | 249 m | |
| Salisbury House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 326 m | |
| Daleside Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2021 | 330 m | |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2019 | 357 m | |
| Firbobs Out Of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 357 m | |
| Lezayre Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 368 m | |
| TLP Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 27, 2019 | 370 m | |
| Cock & Donkey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 384 m | |
| Old Chester Pharmacy | Exempt August 19, 2020 | 384 m | |
| Well Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 384 m | |
| PT Food and Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2017 | 450 m | |
| Smokie Mos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 450 m | |
| YUM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 450 m | |
| Armadillo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 18, 2018 | 457 m | |
| Armadillo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 457 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L42 4QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Solly Avenue | 93 m | |
| Clarke Avenue | 156 m | |
| Southdale Road | 164 m | |
| Albany Road | 211 m | |
| Old Chester Road | 215 m | |
| Grove Road | 403 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers FC | 878 m | |
| Central Station | 1.77 km | |
| Rock Ferry Rail Station | 557 m | |
| Green Lane Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Birkenhead Central Rail Station | 1.86 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.62 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.63 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.38 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 11.55 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 49.22 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 49.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L42 4QR - Data from Dec 2021
| Tranmere Beach | 1.33 km | |
| Outer Basin | 1.67 km | |
| Storeton Hill | 1.85 km | |
| Marsh Hey Covert | 1.91 km | |
| The Princess Dock | 1.98 km | |
| Trisha's Pond | 2.61 km | |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.73 km |
| Morpeth Dock | 2.95 km | |
| Cow Hey Covert | 2.97 km | |
| Egerton Dock | 2.98 km | |
| Umberstone Covert | 3.32 km | |
| East Float | 3.39 km | |
| Rake Hey Covert | 3.41 km | |
| Vittoria Dock | 3.42 km | |
| Brimstage Plantation | 3.43 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.37190400 |
| Longitude | -3.01900000 |
| OS Easting | 332300 |
| OS Northing | 0386600 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Merseyside |
| 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 |
| 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: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Birkenhead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birkenhead BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006853 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 029 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 029B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B2 |