Postcode insights

CH41 9BJ

Chamberlain Street

Rock Ferry

Interactive map showing CH41 9BJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH41 9BJ

Overview

Postcode CH41 9BJ 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 248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mersey Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
249
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.7%

Approximately 36.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from CH41 9BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkenhead South near CH41 9BJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH41 9BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane
0.5 mi

Birkenhead Central

N/A

Walking directions to Birkenhead Central
0.7 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH41 9BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMersey ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
3,210.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.84(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.02(+173%)
Public order
41.67(+311%)
Drugs
34.31(+780%)
Shoplifting
20.83(+260%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
89.44%
Other White
8
2.48%
Other
7
2.17%
Bangladeshi
4
1.24%
Chinese
4
1.24%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
19.62%
Shared ownership
28
17.72%
Owns outright
22
13.92%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.23%
Total households: 158

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 9BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH41 9BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025115, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ATTerracedFreehold£100,000
26 Mar 2025129, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ATTerracedFreehold£120,000
10 Nov 202519, Queen Street, Birkenhead, CH41 9ASFlatsLeasehold£98,000
29 Sept 202533, Queen Street, Birkenhead, CH41 9ASFlatsLeasehold£78,000
12 Dec 202526, Holt Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9ESTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CH41 9BJ postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryWell Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.5 miNot applicableUtopiaOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 9BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH41 9BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNilaChamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AWWalking directions to Nila
0.2 miAsda Express117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BWWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miGo LocalBeaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TAWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miAsda Express6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodAllerton Road, Wirral, CH42 5LEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9BJ, 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 021DE01007291
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH41 9BJ

Is CH41 9BJ (Birkenhead South) safe?

The area around CH41 9BJ records about 249 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9BJ?

The median sale price around CH41 9BJ 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 9BJ?

There are 13 schools close to CH41 9BJ, 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 9BJ?

The closest station to CH41 9BJ is Green Lane, about 186 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH41 9BJ?

CH41 9BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH41 9BJ 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.