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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

CH421QE

Woodward Road

CH422EF

Nelson Court

CH424RA

Egerton Park

CH419BN

New Chester Road

CH421RA

Acton Road

CH421PT

The Dell

CH425PB

Oriel Road

CH421LS

Bedford Road East

CH424QY

Bedford Avenue

CH424PA

Rock Lane West

CH424PT

Alexandra Drive

CH424PJ

Farlow Road

CH423XQ

Old Chester Road

CH423XL

St Pauls Close

CH421RT

St Peters Mews

CH424RL

Woodland Road

CH423UZ

St Pauls Road

CH421QA

New Chester Road

CH422EP

Aldersgate

CH424PN

Deverill Road

CH423YD

Wycliffe Street

CH421QU

Knowsley Road

CH421NG

Rock Lane West

CH422BW

Faversham Way

CH422DR

Highfield Crescent

CH422BU

Highfield Road

CH419HD

Orchard Court

CH421QH

Platt Grove

CH419HQ

Holborn Square

CH421LW

Mersey Road

CH422AQ

New Chester Road

CH422DS

Lytton Avenue

CH423TE

Old Chester Road

CH424PX

Bebington Road

CH424ND

Highfield South

CH422AL

Nelson Road

CH424NR

Hurst Bank

CH421PJ

Rock Park

CH421LR

Bedford Road

Data Sources

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