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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

CH422BW

Faversham Way

CH424PY

Bebington Road

CH425NW

Park Road

CH426RQ

Cavendish Drive

CH421RD

Melville Avenue

CH422AF

King Street

CH422BS

Bulwer Street

CH422DY

Green Lawn

CH422EU

Lawnside Close

CH424ND

Highfield South

CH421PA

Buxton Road

CH422BF

Staplehurst Drive

CH424NG

Old Chester Road

CH424PX

Bebington Road

CH425NT

Crofton Road

CH425PE

Well Lane

CH421NT

Kellet's Place

CH422DX

Dorset Gardens

CH421QG

Knowsley Road

CH423TE

Old Chester Road

CH425PD

Oriel Road

CH419AH

Roslyn Street

CH421NS

Oaktree Place

CH423YJ

Cobden Place

CH426RR

Hesketh Avenue

CH635PS

Thornton Road

CH419AW

Old Chester Road

CH422AR

Hawkhurst Drive

CH423YL

Stanley Court

CH424QB

Bebington Road

CH635PU

The Close

CH419HS

Union Street

CH421NH

Ebenezer Street

CH421PB

Mersey Lane South

CH424PG

Byrne Avenue

CH424QJ

Albany Road

CH424QU

Fletcher Avenue

CH424QW

Fieldside Road

CH638NE

Old Chester Road

CH421LB

New Chester Road

CH421RZ

Church Mews

CH424LY

Bryony Way

CH425NS

Crofton Road

CH421NW

Rock Close

CH422AG

New Chester Road

CH422BZ

Highfield Road

CH423YR

Lydbrook Close

CH424RT

The Cokers

CH425NJ

Downham Road

CH426RP

Borough Road

CH424NL

Woodcote Bank

CH419AN

Rock Ferry

CH419HQ

Holborn Square

CH421LT

Bedford Road

CH421PX

Cargill Grove

CH421RA

Acton Road

CH423XZ

Mulberry Road

CH423YX

Meadow Park

CH425NN

Park Road

CH421RN

Delta Road West

CH422AN

Bedford Road

CH423XF

Old Chester Road

CH423XS

Grove Road

CH424PZ

Bebington Road

CH421NX

Morecroft Road

CH421PF

Rock Lane East

CH421QT

Woodward Road

CH422BL

Ionic Street

CH423XQ

Old Chester Road

CH424NY

Ravenswood Avenue

CH424QS

Clarke Avenue

CH421PG

Rock Lane East

CH421PN

Dell Grove

CH421RS

Peterwood

CH422BJ

Lees Avenue

CH422DJ

Tennyson Avenue

CH423UX

Lever Terrace

CH421NZ

Haddon Road

CH421RB

Sefton Road

CH421RE

Rock Lane West

CH422BR

Howson Street

CH422DZ

Green Lawn

CH425NR

Park Road

CH422AL

Nelson Road

CH422BX

Highfield Road

CH424NA

Highfield South

CH424QF

Bebington Road

CH421LQ

Campbeltown Road

CH421QH

Platt Grove

CH421RR

Victoria Drive

CH422AS

Bedford Road

CH422AT

Bedford Road

CH422DG

Highfield Grove

CH422DL

Shakespeare Avenue

CH424PT

Alexandra Drive

CH421QD

New Chester Road

CH421QR

Hassal Road

CH423YE

Meadow Lane

CH424PH

Richardson Road

CH637LW

College Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.