The postcode L42 9PB is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L42 9PB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L42 9PB 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 9PB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to L42 9PB is Cecil Road which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodchurch Lane and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Green Lane Rail Station, 2.04 km away.
The closest primary school to L42 9PB (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 L42 9PB is Halfway House Public House and is 151 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 259 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 9, 2021.
Policing for L42 9PB 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 9PB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L42 9PB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L42 9PB
| 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 9PB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Academy | 3-11 | 244 m | |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 603 m |
| Woodchurch Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 11, 2018) | 755 m |
| Prenton Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 771 m | |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 798 m |
| Prenton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 962 m |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Townfield Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 14, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Well Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Birkenhead School | Independent school | 0-19 | 1.57 km | |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2020) | 1.75 km |
| Birkenhead High School Academy | Academy | 3-19 | Outstanding (October 14, 2015) | 1.77 km |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 1.85 km |
| St Anselm's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Birkenhead Park School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.13 km |
| Progress Schools - Wirral | Independent school | 12-16 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L42 9PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Turkish Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 11, 2021 | 95 m | |
| Halfway House Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 151 m | |
| The Birch Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 195 m | |
| Yu Hing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 195 m | |
| Hope Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2019 | 201 m | |
| Ruhi Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 217 m | |
| The Corner Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 28, 2017 | 217 m | |
| Building Blocks Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 235 m | |
| Firbobs@StJoseph's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 244 m | |
| St Joseph R C Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2020 | 244 m | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt June 19, 2017 | 259 m | |
| Orchid | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 9, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Argos Ltd | Exempt January 9, 2019 | 282 m | |
| Casa Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 9, 2021 | 282 m | |
| Chaii | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 282 m | |
| Farmfoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2018 | 282 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 282 m | |
| First Class Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 284 m | |
| St Stephens Church | Exempt May 22, 2018 | 331 m | |
| Rubens Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 27, 2020 | 362 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L42 9PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodchurch Lane | 90 m | |
| Woodchurch Lane | 106 m | |
| Prenton Road West | 178 m | |
| Storeton Road | 185 m | |
| Elm Road North | 188 m | |
| Tranmere Rovers FC | 666 m | |
| Grove Road | 1.8 km | |
| Grange Road West | 1.93 km | |
| Green Lane Rail Station | 2.04 km | |
| Rock Ferry Rail Station | 2.06 km | |
| Birkenhead Central Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.25 km | |
| Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.25 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.57 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L42 9PB - Data from Dec 2021
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 1.43 km |
| Marsh Hey Covert | 1.44 km | |
| Storeton Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Cow Hey Covert | 1.94 km | |
| Stanley Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Outer Basin | 2.6 km | |
| Tranmere Beach | 2.68 km | |
| The Princess Dock | 2.77 km | |
| Rake Hey Covert | 2.93 km | |
| Lower Heath Wood | 2.97 km | |
| New Hey Covert | 3.07 km | |
| Taylor's Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Egerton Dock | 3.22 km | |
| Brimstage Plantation | 3.23 km | |
| Morpeth Dock | 3.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.37260900 |
| Longitude | -3.04156300 |
| OS Easting | 330800 |
| OS Northing | 0386700 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| 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 | 6B2 |