Postcode CH42 1AE is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Tranmere area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is New Ferry Park.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from CH42 1AE.
Tranmere near CH42 1AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.8 mi | Bebington | N/A | Walking directions to Bebington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | New Ferry Park | Medium | Walking directions to New Ferry 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 CH42 1AE postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 1AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McColl's | 2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AF | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.2 mi | H & L Roberts General Store | Ferries Close, Wirral, CH42 1QD | Walking directions to H & L Roberts General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.