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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

CH421RF

Rock Lane West

CH426RR

Hesketh Avenue

CH424AB

Albany Court

CH421QD

New Chester Road

CH421QX

Victoria Drive

CH422ES

New Chester Road

CH422AJ

King Street

CH421LY

Russell Road

CH421NW

Rock Close

CH422AF

King Street

CH424QB

Bebington Road

CH424QU

Fletcher Avenue

CH421QL

Coulthard Road

CH422DX

Dorset Gardens

CH422EU

Lawnside Close

CH423YS

Grenville Way

CH423XE

Old Chester Road

CH424RH

Delyn Close

CH422BT

Palmerston Street

CH423YA

Mulberry Road

CH421RR

Victoria Drive

CH425PE

Well Lane

CH422ER

Coxheath

CH421NB

Royal Standard Way

CH423XN

Southdale Road

CH422AT

Bedford Road

CH421PH

Alpha Drive

CH421PG

Rock Lane East

CH422EQ

Canterbury Road

CH422BN

Clyde Street

CH425NT

Crofton Road

CH422DN

Spenser Avenue

CH424PU

Alexandra Drive

CH422BX

Highfield Road

CH424PB

Rock Lane West

CH421RH

Rock Lane East

CH423YG

Meadowfield Close

CH421QN

Rock Park

CH421LJ

Fairhaven Close

CH422DF

Browning Avenue

CH424PG

Byrne Avenue

CH425NR

Park Road

CH421QP

Coulthard Road

CH423XH

Old Chester Road

CH424PH

Richardson Road

CH424QH

Albany Road

CH425PH

Tudor Road

CH637LL

Rydal Bank

CH421PL

Rock Park

CH421PQ

Rock Lane East

CH421RS

Peterwood

CH421PU

The Dell

CH423YR

Lydbrook Close

CH423UX

Lever Terrace

CH422BR

Howson Street

CH419AN

Rock Ferry

CH421LG

St Pauls Road

CH423XR

Eldon Road

CH419ES

Holt Road

CH423XF

Old Chester Road

CH637LQ

Old Chester Road

CH423YT

Mulberry Close

CH421PF

Rock Lane East

CH419BG

Union Street

CH424NH

Stoneleigh Grove

CH426RY

The Wiend

CH423XJ

St Pauls Villas

CH424QA

Bebington Road

CH423XZ

Mulberry Road

CH424NW

Old Chester Road

CH421LB

New Chester Road

CH421NX

Morecroft Road

CH422DJ

Tennyson Avenue

CH421QF

Woodward Road

CH635PS

Thornton Road

CH424NQ

Old Chester Road

CH424PD

Old Chester Road

CH425NZ

Parkside Road

CH421LU

Russell Road

CH421NH

Ebenezer Street

CH426RP

Borough Road

CH422BJ

Lees Avenue

CH424QZ

Egerton Park

CH424NX

Ravenswood Avenue

CH426RQ

Cavendish Drive

CH424NT

Woodland Road

CH421PE

Rock Lane East

CH421QJ

Woodin Road

CH424NZ

Rock Lane West

CH421LQ

Campbeltown Road

CH422DE

Browning Avenue

CH422AN

Bedford Road

CH423XP

Westdale Road

CH421RL

Harrogate Road

CH635PN

Thornton Road

CH422DA

Highfield Road

CH424QQ

Well Lane

CH425NJ

Downham Road

CH421PS

Procter Road

CH421NF

Rock Lane West

Data Sources

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