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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

CH421QP

Coulthard Road

CH422BN

Clyde Street

CH424NR

Hurst Bank

CH423XD

Old Chester Road

CH426RN

Borough Road

CH419ES

Holt Road

CH422EB

Faversham Way

CH423XX

Grove Road

CH424AD

Albany Court

CH424NH

Stoneleigh Grove

CH424PF

Old Chester Road

CH424QG

Well Lane

CH635PX

Raby Grove

CH422AE

New Chester Road

CH423XH

Old Chester Road

CH423XR

Eldon Road

CH426RG

Cavendish Drive

CH419HX

Vanguard Way

CH421LW

Mersey Road

CH421RP

Russell Road

CH422AQ

New Chester Road

CH422BT

Palmerston Street

CH422EA

Green Lawn Grove

CH637LH

Old Chester Road

CH422DH

Kipling Avenue

CH424RG

Ward Grove

CH424SB

Egerton Gardens

CH421NB

Royal Standard Way

CH422AA

Chatham Road

CH424LZ

Briarswood Close

CH424RH

Delyn Close

CH422ES

New Chester Road

CH424PA

Rock Lane West

CH424PP

Prentice Road

CH424QT

Moore Avenue

CH419AJ

Holt Road

CH422DA

Highfield Road

CH424QE

Bebington Road

CH424QN

Fieldside Road

CH425ND

Summerford Close

CH421NF

Rock Lane West

CH421RG

Harrogate Road

CH422AD

The Hawthornes

CH422EE

Tonbridge Close

CH424NU

Woodland Grove

CH424QL

Inglemere Road

CH421RL

Harrogate Road

CH422DB

Ruskin Avenue

CH424NP

Thorpe Bank

CH424RF

Devon Gardens

CH419HP

Campbeltown Road

CH421PQ

Rock Lane East

CH421PT

The Dell

CH421QU

Knowsley Road

CH421RU

Ferries Close

CH422BH

Corinthian Street

CH423TD

Old Chester Road

CH424NF

Highfield South

CH419BJ

Chamberlain Street

CH419HT

Ark Royal Way

CH421LS

Bedford Road East

CH421PD

St Peters Road

CH421LJ

Fairhaven Close

CH421PS

Procter Road

CH421QA

New Chester Road

CH421QS

Courtney Road

CH422EQ

Canterbury Road

CH423XT

Grove Road

CH425NY

Parkside Road

CH421QB

New Chester Road

CH421RY

Kirkfield Grove

CH423UY

St Pauls Road

CH423YF

Cobden Avenue

CH423YT

Mulberry Close

CH424QX

Bedford Avenue

CH425NU

Moorland Road

CH426SH

The Towers

CH419BN

New Chester Road

CH421NG

Rock Lane West

CH421QQ

Mersey Lane South

CH422BY

Highfield Road

CH423XN

Southdale Road

CH424NS

Bankside Road

CH419HA

Quigley Street

CH422DN

Spenser Avenue

CH424NN

Old Chester Road

CH424PE

Old Chester Road

CH424PS

Birkett Road

CH424RA

Egerton Park

CH426RT

Bedford Drive

CH426RX

Riviera Drive

CH637LN

College Drive

CH419AT

Old Chester Road

CH419BQ

New Chester Road

CH421LL

Rock Close

CH421PU

The Dell

CH421RF

Rock Lane West

CH422DP

Highfield Crescent

CH425NZ

Parkside Road

CH637LJ

Rocklands Avenue

Data Sources

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