Postcode CH42 2AE is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry area 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 median sale price in Rock Ferry is £145,000 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £207,000. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 444 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 2AE.
Tranmere near CH42 2AE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.9 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £237,500 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £186,500 | £193 |
| Terraced | 69 | £126,950 | £141 |
| Flats | 12 | £77,000 | £127 |
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 | £79,500 | £185,000 | £115,500 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £70,200 | £200,000 | £126,975 |
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 | £182 | £134 |
| 2026 | £171 | £127 | £203 | £147 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 2AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 468, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2AE | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 466, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2AE | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 31, Buxton Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1PA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17, Buxton Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1PA | Terraced | Freehold | £133,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 150, Faversham Way, Birkenhead, CH42 2EB | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 |
In the CH42 2AE postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rock Ferry Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2011. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Well Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 2A St Paul's Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH42 2AE, 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 2AE 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around CH42 2AE in Rock Ferry is £145,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH42 2AE, including Rock Ferry Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Well Lane Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH42 2AE is Rock Ferry, about 262 m away.
CH42 2AE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 444 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 2AE 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).