Postcode insights

CH41 9AT

Old Chester Road

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH41 9AT

Overview

Postcode CH41 9AT is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
64.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.6%

Approximately 64.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 317 ft away from CH41 9AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead South near CH41 9AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 9AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane
0.6 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.6 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 9AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMersey ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
3,569.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.51(+43%)
Shoplifting
48.36(+737%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.99(+11%)
Drugs
12.89(+231%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.25(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
395
91.01%
Chinese
18
4.15%
Irish
4
0.92%
Other Asian
3
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.69%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
29.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
106
54.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
14.36%
Owns with a mortgage
20
10.26%
Social rents from council
20
10.26%
Owns outright
18
9.23%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Median price£143,500
Price per sq ft£154
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £195K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£380,000£264
Semi-Detached50£180,250£179
Terraced72£123,750£139
Flats11£79,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rock Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£48,000£134,000£85,000
2017£202,500£57,500£135,000£80,250
2018£153,500£56,000£134,995£90,250
2019£191,750£55,000£137,000£78,725
2020£233,500£55,500£130,000£88,500
2021£215,000£63,500£160,000£105,000
2022£219,000£63,750£174,950£113,000
2023£266,000£77,500£175,000£110,500
2024£320,000£54,250£185,000£120,000
2025£359,000£79,000£187,000£115,000
2026£51,500£195,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£57£85£126£91
2017£172£98£131£92
2018£168£92£145£100
2019£147£87£150£90
2020£197£95£130£99
2021£152£99£149£109
2022£207£119£172£121
2023£113£118£181£123
2024£200£125£182£131
2025£268£120£183£131
2026£123£181£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rock Ferry in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025115, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ATTerracedFreehold£100,000
26 Mar 2025129, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ATTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Mar 202512A, Orchard Court, Birkenhead, CH41 9HDTerracedFreehold£133,000
12 Dec 202526, Holt Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ESTerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Mar 202556, Holt Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ESTerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the CH41 9AT postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH41 9AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMersey Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWell Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.4 miNot applicableUtopiaOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 9AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 9AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalBeaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TAWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miNilaChamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AWWalking directions to Nila
0.2 miAsda Express117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BWWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miMorrisons DailyOld Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAsda Express6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH41 9AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John McDonald

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Paula Basnett

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tony Murphy

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardRock FerryE05000971
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birkenhead SouthE02001487
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 021EE01007292
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 9AT

Is CH41 9AT (Birkenhead South) safe?

The area around CH41 9AT records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CH41 9AT?

The median sale price around CH41 9AT in Birkenhead South is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH41 9AT?

There are 15 schools close to CH41 9AT, including Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding), Well Lane Primary School (Special Measures) and Utopia. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH41 9AT?

The closest station to CH41 9AT is Green Lane, about 330 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 9AT?

CH41 9AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH41 9AT (Birkenhead South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 9AT is Alison McGovern (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig John McDonald (Green Party), Paula Basnett (Labour Party) and Tony Murphy (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.