Postcode CH42 1RU is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Bebington New Ferry area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bebington New Ferry is £39,883 per year. The nearest station is Bebington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is New Ferry Park.
Bebington New Ferry has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bebington New Ferry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bebington New Ferry is £39,883 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from CH42 1RU.
Bebington New Ferry near CH42 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bebington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bebington | N/A | Walking directions to Bebington |
| 0.7 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Ferry Park | Medium | Walking directions to New Ferry Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £380,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £180,250 | £179 |
| Terraced | 72 | £123,750 | £139 |
| Flats | 11 | £79,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | 14, Stanley Road, Wirral, CH62 5AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | 8A, Stanley Road, Wirral, CH62 5AS | Terraced | Freehold | £33,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 36, Stanley Road, Wirral, CH62 5AS | Other | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 707, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £86,250 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 63, Stanley Road, Wirral, CH62 5AR | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the CH42 1RU postcode area, located within Bebington New Ferry, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | H & L Roberts General Store | Ferries Close, Wirral, CH42 1QD | Walking directions to H & L Roberts General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | New Chester Road, Wirral, CH62 5AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | McColl's | 2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AF | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.4 mi | Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence | Oak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PQ | Walking directions to Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LE | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH42 1RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig John McDonald
Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Basnett
Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Murphy
Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison McGovern
Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH42 1RU records about 158 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH42 1RU in Bebington New Ferry is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH42 1RU, including Grove Street Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 1RU is Bebington, about 799 m away.
CH42 1RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH42 1RU 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).
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.