Postcode CH41 9HS 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 255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mersey Park.
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.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from CH41 9HS.
Birkenhead South near CH41 9HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 0.8 mi | Conway Park | N/A | Walking directions to Conway Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £369,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £115,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rock Ferry
In the CH41 9HS postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH41 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Mollington Link, Tranmere, Wirral, CH41 9DF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BW | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.