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About

Rock Ferry is a residential ward located on the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the River Mersey. The area features a mix of Victorian and early 20th-century housing, with terraced homes and some larger detached properties. Its proximity to the river provides views of the Liverpool skyline, and local amenities include shops, schools, and parks like Rock Park, a green space with historical significance.

Transport links are a key feature, with Rock Ferry railway station offering direct services to Liverpool and Chester. The ward also has industrial areas, including the historic Cammell Laird shipyard site. Community facilities include a library and leisure centre, serving the local population. The area has undergone regeneration efforts in recent years, aiming to improve housing and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Rock Ferry has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 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 of residents in Rock Ferry is £32,378 per year. There are 7 schools in Rock Ferry: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
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

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

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 £500,000.

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
Detached7£320,000
Flats12£84,000
Semi-Detached44£182,250
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

CH421RD

Melville Avenue

CH422BF

Staplehurst Drive

CH422BS

Bulwer Street

CH422DY

Green Lawn

CH422EU

Lawnside Close

CH424ND

Highfield South

CH424NG

Egerton Park

CH424PX

Bebington Road

CH425NT

Crofton Road

CH425PE

Elderwood Road

CH422DX

Tranmere

CH419AH

Roslyn Street

CH421NS

Oaktree Place

CH421NT

Kellet's Place

CH423YJ

Cobden Place

CH426RR

Hesketh Avenue

CH635PS

Thornton Road

CH419AW

Chamberlain Street

CH421QG

Knowsley Road

CH422AR

Hawkhurst Drive

CH423TE

Tranmere

CH423YL

Stanley Court

CH424QB

Bebington Road

CH425PD

Oriel Road

CH635PU

The Close

CH419HS

Union Street

CH421LB

Woburn Place

CH421NH

Bedford Place

CH421PB

Mersey Lane South

CH421RZ

Church Mews

CH424LY

Bryony Way

CH424PG

Byrne Avenue

CH424QW

Fieldside Road

CH424QJ

Albany Road

CH424QU

Fletcher Avenue

CH425NS

Crofton Road

CH638NE

King's Lane

CH421NW

Rock Close

CH422AG

Tranmere

CH422BZ

Highfield Road

CH423YR

Lydbrook Close

CH424NL

Woodcote Bank

CH424RT

The Cokers

CH425NJ

Downham Road

CH426RP

Borough Road

CH419AN

Birkenhead South

CH419HQ

Holborn Square

CH421LT

Manor Lane

CH421NX

Morecroft Road

CH421PF

Rock Lane East

CH421PX

Cargill Grove

CH421QT

Woodin Road

CH421RA

Acton Road

CH422BL

Doric Street

CH423XQ

Inglemere Road

CH423XZ

Mulberry Road

CH423YX

Meadow Park

CH424NY

Ravenswood Avenue

CH424QS

Clarke Avenue

CH425NN

Park Road

CH421RS

Kirkfield Grove

CH421PG

Rock Lane East

CH421PN

Dell Grove

CH421RN

Delta Road West

CH422AN

Tranmere

CH422BJ

Gothic Street

CH422DJ

Shakespeare Avenue

CH423UX

Summerford Close

CH423XF

Rockville Street

CH423XS

Grove Road

CH424PZ

Alexandra Drive

CH421NZ

Haddon Road

CH421RB

Rock Lane West

CH421RE

Rock Lane West

CH422AL

Nelson Road

CH422BR

Howson Street

CH422BX

Browning Avenue

CH422DZ

Green Lawn

CH424NA

Highfield South

CH424QF

Autumn Grove

CH425NR

Park Road

CH421LQ

Campbeltown Road

CH421QD

Ferries Close

CH421QH

Platt Grove

CH421QR

Courtney Road

CH421RR

Rock Lane West

CH422AS

Corinthian Street

CH422AT

Clyde Street

CH422DL

Lawnside Close

CH422DG

Highfield Grove

CH423YE

Meadow Lane

CH424PH

Richardson Road

CH424PT

Alexandra Drive

CH637LW

College Drive

CH421QP

Coulthard Road

CH422BN

Clyde Street

CH423XD

Tranmere

CH424NR

Hurst Bank

CH426RN

Borough Road

CH419ES

Holt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.