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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

CH419HD

Orchard Court

CH423TL

Union Street

CH424AF

Rock Ferry

CH424NQ

Old Chester Road

CH421AD

Delta Road West

CH421PJ

Rock Park

CH421QE

Woodward Road

CH422DS

Lytton Avenue

CH422ET

Nelson Road

CH421QJ

Woodin Road

CH424PL

Farlow Road

CH424RB

Egerton Park

CH422AU

Bedford Road

CH424NJ

Bank Dene

CH424QH

Albany Road

CH421LR

Bedford Road

CH424NE

Highfield South

CH424QP

Inglemere Road

CH423XP

Westdale Road

CH424RQ

Yewtree Court

CH426RS

Hesketh Avenue

CH422BQ

Coxheath

CH423YS

Grenville Way

CH424PW

Deverill Road

CH424QD

Bebington Road

CH425PR

Jessamine Road

CH635PN

Thornton Road

CH424NB

Highfield South

CH424PJ

Farlow Road

CH637LQ

Old Chester Road

CH419AZ

Union Street

CH421PP

Rock Park Road

CH421RJ

Knowsley Close

CH422AW

Bedford Road

CH422EF

Nelson Court

CH421LE

New Chester Road

CH421PH

Alpha Drive

CH423AB

Rock Ferry

CH425PB

Oriel Road

Data Sources

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