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About

Rock Ferry is a residential ward located on the Wirral Peninsula, bordering the River Mersey. The area features a mix of Victorian and early 20th-century housing, with terraced homes and some larger detached properties. Its proximity to the river provides views of the Liverpool skyline, and local amenities include shops, schools, and parks like Rock Park, a green space with historical significance.

Transport links are a key feature, with Rock Ferry railway station offering direct services to Liverpool and Chester. The ward also has industrial areas, including the historic Cammell Laird shipyard site. Community facilities include a library and leisure centre, serving the local population. The area has undergone regeneration efforts in recent years, aiming to improve housing and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Rock Ferry has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108 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 of residents in Rock Ferry is £32,378 per year. There are 7 schools in Rock Ferry: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
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

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

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 £500,000.

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
Detached7£320,000
Flats12£84,000
Semi-Detached44£182,250
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

CH422ET

Nelson Road

CH419HD

Orchard Court

CH422DS

Lytton Avenue

CH421AD

Delta Road West

CH421PJ

Tranmere

CH421QE

Woodward Road

CH423TL

Union Street

CH424NQ

Egerton Park

CH424NJ

Bank Dene

CH421QJ

Woodin Road

CH422AU

Aldersgate

CH424PL

Farlow Road

CH424QH

Albany Road

CH424RB

Tranmere

CH421LR

Manor Lane

CH422BQ

Coxheath

CH423XJ

St Paul's Villas

CH423YS

Grenville Way

CH424NE

Highfield South

CH424PW

Bebington Road

CH424QD

Bebington Road

CH424QP

Clarke Avenue

CH425PR

Jessamine Road

CH635PN

Thornton Road

CH424RQ

Highfield South

CH423XP

Westdale Road

CH424NB

Bank Dene

CH424PJ

Deverill Road

CH426RS

Hesketh Avenue

CH637LQ

Hulmewood

CH419AZ

Union Street

CH421LE

Royal Standard Way

CH421PH

Alpha Drive

CH421PP

Delta Road East

CH421RJ

Knowsley Close

CH422AW

Grove Road

CH422EF

Nelson Court

CH423AB

Tranmere

CH425PB

Oriel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.