Postcode CH42 3XT 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 166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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 3XT.
Tranmere near CH42 3XT 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £565,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £369,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £115,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rock Ferry
In the CH42 3XT postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 3XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | St Paul's Road, Wirral, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.