The CH42 5NJ Postcode in Birkenhead

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CH42 5NJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CH42) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5NJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case CH which means Chester.
  2. Postal District. In our case CH42.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case CH42 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NJ.

The regional mail center for the post area CH is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the CH42 5NJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BIRKENHEAD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the CH42 5NJ postcode have the street address of Downham Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CH42 5NJ postcode is home to a bustling 70 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BIRKENHEAD within the old postal county of Cheshire.

CH42 5NJ is within the town of Birkenhead.

The CH42 5NJ postcode area is composed of 92.31% residential properties, 7.69% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CH42 5NJ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.

Most properties in CH42 5NJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in CH42 5NJ fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include 15, Downham Road.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential92.31%
Commercial7.69%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for CH42 5NJ

The telephone area code for CH42 5NJ is 0151 Liverpool.

Map Coordinates for CH42 5NJ

Latitude53.3781632203
Longitude-3.01766143342

Ordnance Survey Maps for CH42 5NJ

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Weather Forecast for CH42 5NJ

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 40.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 62.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 30.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%SSE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 2.00%SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 9.00%SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 3.00%SE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%SE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%ESE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%ESE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%SE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%E 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%E 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%ENE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%ENE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%NE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%NE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%NE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%ESE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%ENE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%ENE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 13.00%NNE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 37.00%E 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 17.00%E 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CH42 5NJ Postcode?

Download Speeds For CH42 5NJ

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps127.000
Median Mbps67.600
Maximum Mbps460.000

CH42 5NJ has an average download speed of 127 Megabits per second (Mbps).

558 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

82% of postcodes (975,797) have slower broadband speeds.

18% of postcodes (208,286) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CH42 5NJ

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps14.600
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps36.000

CH42 5NJ has an average upload speed of 14.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

61% of postcodes (722,887) have slower upload speeds.

38% of postcodes (450,050) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the CH42 5NJ Postcode

Primary Schools

Well Lane Primary School

Address: Park Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF

Headteacher: Mrs Eleanor Daniels

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2023-06-07)

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Distance: 0.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516459844

Mersey Park Primary School

Address: Elm Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH

Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Thomas

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2019-03-14)

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Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516478197

Rock Ferry Primary School

Address: Ionic Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL

Headteacher: Ms Sara Radley

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-27)

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Distance: 0.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516451017

Secondary Schools

Prenton High School for Girls

Address: Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR

Headteacher: Lisa Ayling

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-30)

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Distance: 0.85 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516448113

St John Plessington Catholic College

Address: Old Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF

Headteacher: Mr Peadar McLoughlin

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-23)

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Distance: 1.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516455049

Co-op Academy Bebington

Address: Higher Bebington Road, Wirral, , CH63 2PS

Headteacher: Ms Catherine Kelly

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-19)

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Distance: 1.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516454154

Higher Schools

Wirral Metropolitan College

Address: Conway Park Campus, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT

Headteacher: Mrs Sue Higginson

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-10-06)

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Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01515517777

Birkenhead Sixth Form College

Address: Park Road West, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ

Headteacher: Mr Mike Kilbride

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2016-12-09)

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Distance: 2.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01516525575

LIPA Sixth Form College

Address: 41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, , L1 9DY

Headteacher: Mr Charles Bartholomew

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2019-02-28)

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Distance: 3.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01513303232

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CH42 5NJ

ST CATHERINES DENTAL CENTRE

Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

DEVONSHIRE PARK DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 62 GREENWAY ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 7LX

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

ROCK FERRY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 477-479 NEW CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 2AG

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

PRENTON ROAD WEST (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 94 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PX

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

WOODLANDS DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 493 OLD CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NG

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: :

PRENTON DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 79 PRENTON ROAD WEST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9PZ

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CH42 5NJ

SWETTENHAM CHEMISTS

Address: 249 OLD CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3TD

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6451851

OLD CHESTER PHARMACY

Address: 296 OLD CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3XD

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6453055

TRANMERE PHARMACY

Address: 4 TRANMERE COURT, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 5AB

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01516 478645

ST CATHERINES PHARMACY

Address: THE RETAIL PHARMACY UNIT, ST CATHERINES HOSPITAL, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01516 013132

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

Address: VICTORIA PARK HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD AVENUE, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4QJ

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01516 451201

BOOTS

Address: 206-208 BEDFORD ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 2AT

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6454272

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CH42 5NJ

I R MCGARVEY OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 87 GROVE ROAD, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3XT

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: :

I R MCEARNEY OPTICIANS

Address: 87 GROVE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3XT

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: :

OPTISAVERS OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)

Address: 8-10 BOROUGH PAVEMENT, GRANGE PRECINCT, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2XX

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BIRKENHEAD)

Address: 29 BOROUGH PAVEMENT, GRANGE PRECINCT, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2XX

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)

Address: UNIT 21, THE PYRAMIDS, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BIRKENHEAD)

Address: UNIT 1, THE PYRAMIDS CENTRE, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CH42 5NJ

GLADSTONE MED CTR

Address: 241-243 OLD CHESTER ROAD, ROCK FERRY, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 3TD

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6452306

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY

Address: ST. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01516 436700

ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 0LQ

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

RIVERSIDE SURGERY

Address: 525 NEW CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 2AG

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6453464

WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR

Address: 44 WHETSTONE LANE, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2TF

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6479613

DEVANEY MED CTR

Address: 40 BALLS ROAD, OXTON, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RE

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0151 6524281

Transport Links near CH42 5NJ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CH42 5NJ

  • Green Lane
    Green Lane station, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9AN
    Distance: 0.40 miles
    Driving Time: 0.94 minutes
  • Rock Ferry
    Rock Ferry station, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2AT
    Distance: 0.67 miles
    Driving Time: 1.86 minutes
  • Birkenhead Central
    Birkenhead Central station, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9DB
    Distance: 0.97 miles
    Driving Time: 2.13 minutes
  • Conway Park
    Conway Park station, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4PP
    Distance: 1.49 miles
    Driving Time: 3.37 minutes
  • Birkenhead Hamilton Square
    Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 1AL
    Distance: 1.53 miles
    Driving Time: 3.43 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CH42 5NJ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CH42 5NJ

M53 J3
Distance: 2.59 miles
Driving Time: 5.93 minutes
M53 J4
Distance: 3.38 miles
Driving Time: 6.59 minutes
M53 J1
Distance: 4.15 miles
Driving Time: 8.97 minutes
M53 J2
Distance: 5.26 miles
Driving Time: 8.68 minutes
M53 J5
Distance: 6.05 miles
Driving Time: 9.93 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CH42 5NJ Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyBirkenhead Boro Const
Member or Parliament
Mick Whitley
Mick Whitley
Contact DetailsContact Mick Whitley
Political PartyLabour

What Council is the CH42 5NJ Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Wirral District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Wirral District at the following link Wirral District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Wirral District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wirral District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CH42 5NJ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Wirral council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

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House Sales in CH42 5NJ

Yearly House Sales for CH42 5NJ
YearHighLowAverageSales
2013£54,700£54,700£54,7001
2014£105,000£105,000£105,0001
2015£40,000£55,000£47,5002
2017£112,000£112,000£112,0001
2018£75,000£75,000£75,0001
2019£105,000£69,000£87,0002
2022£89,000£89,000£89,0001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the CH42 5NJ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CH42 5NJ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Rock Retail Park, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 9DF0.89 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Iceland
Iceland, Borough Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 9JG1.05 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Iceland
Iceland, Grange Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 2PH1.44 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Iceland
Tesco, Bebington Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 4QF1.46 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Tesco
Asda, Grange Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6EB1.47 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the CH42 5NJ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CH42 5NJ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Fc4, The Pyramids, Birkenhead, CH41 2ZL0.83 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Fc4, The Pyramids
91-95 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PG2.29 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to 91-95 Lord Street
Unit 14 Central Station, Liverpool, L1 1QE2.38 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to Unit 14 Central Station
The Croft Retail & Leisure Park, Bromborough, CH62 3PN3.10 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to The Croft Retail & Leisure Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CH42 5NJ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Rock Retail Park, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 9DF0.55 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to McDonald's, Rock Retail Park, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 9DF
McDonald's, Grange Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6EB0.91 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to McDonald's, Grange Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6EB
McDonald's, Blundell Street, LIVERPOOL, L1 0AJ1.90 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to McDonald's, Blundell Street, LIVERPOOL, L1 0AJ
McDonald's, Prenton Way, PRENTON, CH43 3EB2.26 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to McDonald's, Prenton Way, PRENTON, CH43 3EB

KFC Restaurants near CH42 5NJ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, St. Pauls Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 1LJ0.33 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to KFC Rockferry - St Pauls Road
KFC, Blundell Street, LIVERPOOL, L1 0AJ1.90 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to KFC Liverpool - Chaloner Street
KFC, Laird Street, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 0AB2.15 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to KFC Birkenhead - Laird Street
KFC, Great Charlotte Street, LIVERPOOL, L1 1HU2.47 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to KFC Liverpool - Great Charlotte Street
KFC, St. Johns Square, St. Johns Precinct, LIVERPOOL, L1 1LT2.50 miles Directions from CH42 5NJ to KFC Liverpool - St Johns Square