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 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bebington New Ferry is £33,500 per year. The nearest station is Bebington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 171.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Bebington New Ferry is £33,500 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £84,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £182,250 |
| Terraced | 64 | £115,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rock Ferry
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.