Side-by-side comparison of CH42 Birkenhead and CH43 Prenton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CH42 is the more affordable option at £130,000 median vs £210,000 in CH43. CH42 has lower recorded crime (1,773 vs 1,848 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CH42 Birkenhead | CH43 Prenton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £130,000 | £210,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,501 | £2,501 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,773 | 1,848 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 95.0 | 89.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 100.0 | 93.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.