Birkenhead · CH42

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CH42 (Birkenhead) in a nutshell

CH42 covers Birkenhead, Oxton, Prenton, Rock Ferry, in Wirral. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CH42

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Wirral council area

CH42 is in Wirral's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CH42 stretches across Birkenhead and Tranmere, Bromborough, Oxton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CH42', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Birkenhead has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birkenhead: 30.1% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Birkenhead page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CH42 cover?

CH42 (Birkenhead, Oxton, Prenton, Rock Ferry) includes the wards of Birkenhead and Tranmere, Bromborough, Oxton, Prenton, Rock Ferry (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CH42?

Neighbouring districts include CH41 (Birkenhead) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CH42 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CH42?

About 13,807 households and 31,287 residents at the 2011 Census, across 688 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CH42 in?

CH42 sits in Wirral (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port and Bromborough.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CH42 1
Areas covered
Birkenhead, Oxton, Prenton, Rock Ferry 2
Active postcodes
688 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,807 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
31,287 2
Electoral wards
Birkenhead and Tranmere, Bromborough, Oxton, Prenton, Rock Ferry 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port and Bromborough 4
Local authority
Wirral 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Birkenhead built-up area)
4.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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