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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 177 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
177
Deprivation level
10/10
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
82.76(+123%)
Drugs
23.74(+526%)
Public order
22.17(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.37(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.87(+99%)
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 127 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
Detached6£369,500
Flats14£77,500
Semi-Detached43£183,000
Terraced64£115,500

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

CH423TB

Old Chester Road

CH424PB

Rock Lane West

CH424AH

Rock Ferry

CH421LG

St Pauls Road

CH424AJ

Rock Ferry

CH423XJ

St Pauls Villas

CH419BG

Union Street

CH421AE

Pearl Drive

CH421PZ

Rock Ferry

CH422DQ

Highfield Grove

CH423XU

Grove Road

CH423YB

Ashley Street

CH424RD

Egerton Park

CH425PP

Mossley Road

CH421LH

Fairhaven Close

CH423TF

Old Chester Road

CH424NX

Ravenswood Avenue

CH424QR

Solly Avenue

CH424RN

The Beeches

CH421LY

Russell Road

CH421NY

Chatsworth Road

CH421SD

St Paul's Road

CH422ED

Kings Walk

CH423YW

Lydbrook Close

CH419FD

Green Lane

CH421RH

Rock Lane East

CH422EG

Rock Ferry

CH423YH

Cobden Court

CH423YQ

Peel Avenue

CH637LL

Rydal Bank

CH421LU

Russell Road

CH422DF

Browning Avenue

CH423UP

Gladstone Road

CH421RQ

Harrogate Walk

CH422BP

Gothic Street

CH424PQ

Byrne Avenue

CH419BA

Turbine Road

CH421QY

Queens Road

CH422DR

Highfield Crescent

CH423UZ

Alison Avenue

CH423XW

Southdale Road

CH637LD

Hulmewood

CH422AJ

King Street

CH424AA

Rock Ferry

CH424PD

Old Chester Road

CH424PR

Birkett Road

CH423TA

Old Chester Road

CH424AE

Walter Smith Way

CH424PN

Deverill Road

CH424RJ

Autumn Grove

CH419BW

Union Street

CH421QX

Victoria Drive

CH422DE

Browning Avenue

CH422DW

Spenser Avenue

CH423XL

St Pauls Close

CH423YP

Alison Avenue

CH424PU

Alexandra Drive

CH424QQ

Well Lane

CH425NX

Moorland Road

CH419HB

Brougham Avenue

CH421RT

St Peters Mews

CH421RW

St Peter's Road

CH423SZ

Strathlorne Close

CH423YG

Meadowfield Close

CH423YN

Beaconsfield Close

CH424AB

Albany Court

CH425PJ

Fairfield Road

CH423XE

Old Chester Road

CH423YA

Mulberry Road

CH426RY

The Wiend

CH419BP

Campbeltown Road

CH421PY

St Peters Road

CH421QN

Rock Park

CH422DT

Old Chester Road

CH423UR

Cobden Place

CH423YD

Wycliffe Street

CH424QZ

Egerton Park

CH424RE

Egerton Park Close

CH424RL

Woodland Road

CH421QF

Woodward Road

CH421QZ

Wilton Road

CH424NT

Woodland Road

CH424NW

Old Chester Road

CH425PA

Southwick Road

CH421PE

Rock Lane East

CH421PL

Rock Park

CH425NP

Downham Road

CH422DD

Wordsworth Avenue

CH422EP

Aldersgate

CH424NZ

Rock Lane West

CH424RP

Highfield Mews

CH422DU

Old Chester Road

CH422EH

Rock Ferry

CH422ER

Coxheath

CH423XY

Rockville Street

CH424QA

Bebington Road

CH424QY

Bedford Avenue

CH425PH

Tudor Road

CH421QL

Coulthard Road

CH422BU

Highfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.