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About

Rock Ferry is a residential ward located on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the River Mersey. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. Its main thoroughfare is Bedford Road, which serves as a local high street with essential shops and services. The ward includes the smaller, distinct neighbourhood of Bedford Park, known for its green space and conservation area status.

The area's geography is defined by its proximity to the river, with a stretch of industrial waterfront that includes a historic ferry landing site. Rock Ferry Park provides recreational space with sports facilities and a children's playground. Public transport links, including the Merseyrail line, connect the ward to Birkenhead and Liverpool. The local architecture reflects its historical development as a commuting settlement for the nearby ports and industries.

Area overview

On average Rock Ferry has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rock Ferry is £35,627 per year. There are 7 schools in Rock Ferry: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rock Ferry is home to around 15,333 people, with a population density of about 4,680.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rock Ferry Population
15,333
Population density
4,680.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.98(+120%)
Public order
20.15(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.91(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.63(+85%)
Drugs
15.13(+288%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,646
88.96%
Other White
602
3.92%
Irish
169
1.1%
Other
115
0.75%
Other Asian
112
0.73%
Total population: 15,339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,802
23.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,598
21.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,054
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
2,004
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,471
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 12,022

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,904
27.6%
Other social rented
1,550
22.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,303
18.89%
Owns outright
1,291
18.71%
Social rents from council
597
8.65%
Total households: 6,899

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rock Ferry in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£77,500
Terraced72£117,000
Semi-Detached50£176,750
Detached5£380,000

10 years median price trend in Rock Ferry

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

All postcodes in Rock Ferry

CH424RG

Ward Grove

CH425NN

Park Road

CH424AF

Rock Ferry

CH422DL

Shakespeare Avenue

CH424NN

Old Chester Road

CH422DQ

Highfield Grove

CH421RG

Harrogate Road

CH423XS

Grove Road

CH424PP

Prentice Road

CH424QL

Inglemere Road

CH422AW

Bedford Road

CH423XX

Grove Road

CH421LH

Fairhaven Close

CH422AU

Bedford Road

CH424NE

Highfield South

CH424RF

Devon Gardens

CH424QS

Clarke Avenue

CH423TL

Union Street

CH419AW

Old Chester Road

CH426RT

Bedford Drive

CH421NS

Oaktree Place

CH425PJ

Fairfield Road

CH419HA

Quigley Street

CH424NF

Highfield South

CH421RB

Sefton Road

CH424LZ

Briarswood Close

CH421RN

Delta Road West

CH421RQ

Harrogate Walk

CH421QQ

Mersey Lane South

CH419BQ

New Chester Road

CH426RX

Riviera Drive

CH425NX

Moorland Road

CH422AA

Chatham Road

CH424QP

Inglemere Road

CH424QR

Solly Avenue

CH424RP

Highfield Mews

CH419BA

Turbine Road

CH425PP

Mossley Road

CH422BZ

Highfield Road

CH421RY

Kirkfield Grove

CH423YN

Beaconsfield Close

CH419AJ

Holt Road

CH424AH

Rock Ferry

CH423YL

Stanley Court

CH421RE

Rock Lane West

CH421PY

St Peters Road

CH423TF

Old Chester Road

CH421NT

Kellet's Place

CH426RG

Cavendish Drive

CH421SD

St Paul's Road

CH424RB

Egerton Park

CH422DD

Wordsworth Avenue

CH422BP

Gothic Street

CH424LY

Bryony Way

CH422DZ

Green Lawn

CH424QX

Bedford Avenue

CH424NA

Highfield South

CH425PR

Jessamine Road

CH424RE

Egerton Park Close

CH419HT

Ark Royal Way

CH425NU

Moorland Road

CH424NB

Highfield South

CH422AG

New Chester Road

CH422EH

Rock Ferry

CH421QT

Woodward Road

CH421RU

Ferries Close

CH424PS

Birkett Road

CH419FD

Green Lane

CH421LE

New Chester Road

CH422ET

Nelson Road

CH423YW

Lydbrook Close

CH419HX

Vanguard Way

CH424RD

Egerton Park

CH424PQ

Byrne Avenue

CH421RP

Russell Road

CH637LN

College Drive

CH422BH

Corinthian Street

CH424QF

Bebington Road

CH425NW

Park Road

CH421QZ

Wilton Road

CH425NY

Parkside Road

CH424NU

Woodland Grove

CH426RN

Borough Road

CH423YP

Alison Avenue

CH419AZ

Union Street

CH421QB

New Chester Road

CH423YH

Cobden Court

CH423UR

Cobden Place

CH423XD

Old Chester Road

CH424NL

Woodcote Bank

CH423AB

Rock Ferry

CH424PR

Birkett Road

CH422DU

Old Chester Road

CH423XW

Southdale Road

CH424PL

Farlow Road

CH422AD

The Hawthornes

CH426RS

Hesketh Avenue

CH422DT

Old Chester Road

CH637LJ

Rocklands Avenue

CH423TD

Old Chester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.