The postcode L42 8LA is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L42 8LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L42 8LA 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 L42 8LA as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to L42 8LA is Acrefield Road which is centered 124 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Acrefield Road and is 14 m away. The closest railway station is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 1.86 km away.
The closest primary school to L42 8LA (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead.
The local pub for residents of L42 8LA is Prenton Lawn Tennis Club and is 114 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 320 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 17, 2021.
Policing for L42 8LA 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 8LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L42 8LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L42 8LA
| 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 8LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy | 3-11 | 461 m | |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 604 m |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 851 m |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 892 m |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 984 m |
| Prenton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.02 km |
| Prenton Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.02 km | |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Well Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| Townfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2020) | 1.85 km |
| Birkenhead School | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.85 km | |
| Higher Bebington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2008) | 1.9 km |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.93 km |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.95 km |
| Town Lane Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.99 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 2.02 km |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Outstanding (October 14, 2015) | 2.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L42 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 15 m | |
| Building Blocks Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Prenton Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 28, 2018 | 114 m | |
| St Stephens Church | Exempt May 22, 2018 | 176 m | |
| Shaftesbury Youth Club | Exempt March 16, 2018 | 237 m | |
| Ella Turkish Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 11, 2021 | 273 m | |
| Cowsheds Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 17, 2021 | 320 m | |
| Cowsheds Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 24, 2018 | 320 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 24, 2018 | 320 m | |
| The Birch Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 327 m | |
| Yu Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Ruhi Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 352 m | |
| The Corner Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 28, 2017 | 352 m | |
| Norway Lodge Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 357 m | |
| Halfway House Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 413 m | |
| Hope Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 415 m | |
| Koala North West | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 437 m | |
| The Coffee Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 19, 2021 | 437 m | |
| Firbobs@StJoseph's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 461 m | |
| St Joseph R C Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2020 | 461 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L42 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Acrefield Road | 14 m | |
| Storeton Road | 76 m | |
| Wharfedale Avenue | 118 m | |
| Prenton Road West | 119 m | |
| Mendip Road | 210 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers FC | 561 m | |
| Grove Road | 1.64 km | |
| Grange Road West | 2.07 km | |
| Rock Ferry Rail Station | 1.86 km | |
| Green Lane Rail Station | 2.01 km | |
| Birkenhead Central Rail Station | 2.29 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.28 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.28 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.69 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 12.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L42 8LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Marsh Hey Covert | 1.23 km | |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 1.49 km |
| Storeton Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Cow Hey Covert | 1.9 km | |
| Stanley Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Tranmere Beach | 2.54 km | |
| Outer Basin | 2.56 km | |
| The Princess Dock | 2.76 km | |
| Rake Hey Covert | 2.77 km | |
| Lower Heath Wood | 2.96 km | |
| New Hey Covert | 2.99 km | |
| Brimstage Plantation | 3.03 km | |
| Trisha's Pond | 3.17 km | |
| Umberstone Covert | 3.28 km | |
| Egerton Dock | 3.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.37083700 |
| Longitude | -3.03851400 |
| OS Easting | 331000 |
| OS Northing | 0386500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Birkenhead BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birkenhead BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006855 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 030 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 030A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |