Postcode CH42 2EG 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 low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below 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 £145,665 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,271 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from CH42 2EG.
Tranmere near CH42 2EG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.8 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £145,665 (about £155 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 | 50 | £186,500 | £182 |
| Terraced | 70 | £125,975 | £140 |
| Flats | 13 | £75,000 | £130 |
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 | £187,000 | £115,500 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £65,400 | £197,500 | £127,725 |
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 | £134 |
| 2026 | £168 | £126 | £200 | £147 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 2EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2026 | 190, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2AT | Terraced | Freehold | £83,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 186, Bedford Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2AT | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 3, Clyde Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2BN | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 69, Grove Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XT | Terraced | Freehold | £154,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 83A, Grove Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XT | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,000 |
In the CH42 2EG postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rock Ferry Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2011. | |
Rock Ferry Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2011
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Utopia | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Utopia ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2016
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 2A St Paul's Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 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 2EG, 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 2EG records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH42 2EG in Rock Ferry is £145,665 (about £155 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH42 2EG, including Rock Ferry Primary School (Good), Utopia (Good) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH42 2EG is Rock Ferry, about 106 m away.
CH42 2EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,271 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 2EG 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).