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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

CH424QE

Bebington Road

CH419HP

Campbeltown Road

CH422DY

Green Lawn

CH424NG

Old Chester Road

CH424QJ

Albany Road

CH422BY

Highfield Road

CH424AE

Walter Smith Way

CH638NE

Old Chester Road

CH426SH

The Towers

CH421PZ

Rock Ferry

CH421PX

Cargill Grove

CH421LT

Bedford Road

CH424SB

Egerton Gardens

CH423YX

Meadow Park

CH424NY

Ravenswood Avenue

CH424NJ

Bank Dene

CH421AE

Pearl Drive

CH421AD

Delta Road West

CH424QT

Moore Avenue

CH425PA

Southwick Road

CH419AT

Old Chester Road

CH423UY

St Pauls Road

CH421NZ

Haddon Road

CH635PU

The Close

CH421PN

Dell Grove

CH424RN

The Beeches

CH422ED

Kings Walk

CH422AE

New Chester Road

CH421PP

Rock Park Road

CH424RQ

Yewtree Court

CH424PW

Deverill Road

CH421QG

Knowsley Road

CH423UP

Gladstone Road

CH422DP

Highfield Crescent

CH419HB

Brougham Avenue

CH635PX

Raby Grove

CH425NS

Crofton Road

CH419AH

Roslyn Street

CH422AR

Hawkhurst Drive

CH423XU

Grove Road

CH423XT

Grove Road

CH424QG

Well Lane

CH637LD

Hulmewood

CH637LW

College Drive

CH422BS

Bulwer Street

CH421LL

Rock Close

CH422EG

Rock Ferry

CH422BQ

Coxheath

CH421PD

St Peters Road

CH424NP

Thorpe Bank

CH424NS

Bankside Road

CH421RW

St Peter's Road

CH425ND

Summerford Close

CH421PA

Buxton Road

CH422EE

Tonbridge Close

CH424RT

The Cokers

CH419BP

Campbeltown Road

CH421NY

Chatsworth Road

CH422DG

Highfield Grove

CH423YB

Ashley Street

CH423YE

Meadow Lane

CH423SZ

Strathlorne Close

CH422EB

Faversham Way

CH421RJ

Knowsley Close

CH424QN

Fieldside Road

CH422BF

Staplehurst Drive

CH424AA

Rock Ferry

CH423YF

Cobden Avenue

CH423TB

Old Chester Road

CH422DB

Ruskin Avenue

CH421QS

Courtney Road

CH424PZ

Bebington Road

CH637LH

Old Chester Road

CH422AS

Bedford Road

CH419BW

Union Street

CH424QD

Bebington Road

CH423XY

Rockville Street

CH424RJ

Autumn Grove

CH419BJ

Chamberlain Street

CH419HS

Union Street

CH421RD

Melville Avenue

CH422DW

Spenser Avenue

CH421QR

Hassal Road

CH421PB

Mersey Lane South

CH424PF

Old Chester Road

CH424QW

Fieldside Road

CH422DH

Kipling Avenue

CH423YQ

Peel Avenue

CH422EA

Green Lawn Grove

CH422BL

Ionic Street

CH423TA

Old Chester Road

CH424PE

Old Chester Road

CH425PD

Oriel Road

CH425NP

Downham Road

CH421QY

Queens Road

CH423YJ

Cobden Place

CH424PY

Bebington Road

CH421RZ

Church Mews

CH424AJ

Rock Ferry

CH424AD

Albany Court

Data Sources

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