Postcode insights

CH42 1PT

The Dell

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH42 1PT

Overview

Postcode CH42 1PT 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 very high crime levels, with around 99.8 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 Tranmere is £31,769 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is New Ferry Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Tranmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.1%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from CH42 1PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Tranmere near CH42 1PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH42 1PT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.7 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 1PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNew Ferry ParkMediumWalking directions to New Ferry Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
3,280.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.89(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.72(+30%)
Drugs
11.21(+187%)
Public order
11.21(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
90.23%
Other White
14
4.56%
Arab
5
1.63%
Chinese
4
1.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.3%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
35.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
39.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
19
10.16%
Social rents from council
17
9.09%
Owns outright
15
8.02%
Total households: 187

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 CH42 1PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 1PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202516, Procter Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,500
01 Dec 20253, Riverside Court, 20, Thorburn Road, Wirral, CH62 1EWFlatsLeasehold£106,000
25 Jul 202512, Riverside Court, 20, Thorburn Road, Wirral, CH62 1EWFlatsLeasehold£112,000
28 Jan 2026707, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1QASemi-DetachedFreehold£86,250
18 Dec 202530, Delta Road East, Birkenhead, CH42 1PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,500

Schools

In the CH42 1PT postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 1PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGrove Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 1PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 1PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miH & L Roberts General StoreFerries Close, Wirral, CH42 1QDWalking directions to H & L Roberts General Store
0.3 miMcColl's2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AFWalking directions to McColl's
0.4 miIcelandNew Chester Road, Wirral, CH62 5ADWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons Daily86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 CH42 1PT, 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)TranmereE02001493
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 027BE01007290
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH42 1PT

Is CH42 1PT (Tranmere) safe?

The area around CH42 1PT records about 100 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH42 1PT?

The median sale price around CH42 1PT in Tranmere is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH42 1PT?

There are 9 schools close to CH42 1PT, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Grove Street Primary School (Good) and St John's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH42 1PT?

The closest station to CH42 1PT is Rock Ferry, about 919 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH42 1PT?

CH42 1PT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 715 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH42 1PT (Tranmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH42 1PT 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.