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CH42 4NY

Ravenswood Avenue

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH42 4NY

Overview

Postcode CH42 4NY is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Egerton Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is New Ferry Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Egerton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Egerton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 4NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Egerton Park near CH42 4NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH42 4NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.6 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 4NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew Ferry ParkMediumWalking directions to New Ferry Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
6,465.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.4(-10%)
Public order
6.93(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-30%)
Burglary
4.41(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.41(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
384
89.72%
Indian
10
2.34%
Other White
10
2.34%
Other Asian
9
2.1%
Chinese
6
1.4%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
25.07%
No qualifications
89
24.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
18.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.44%
Level 3 (A level)
42
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
47.96%
Owns outright
47
23.98%
Owns with a mortgage
41
20.92%
Other social rented
11
5.61%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.53%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Median price£143,500
Price per sq ft£154
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £195K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£380,000£264
Semi-Detached50£180,250£179
Terraced72£123,750£139
Flats11£79,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rock Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rock Ferry in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 4NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 4NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202513, Ward Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 4RGFlatsLeasehold£55,000
03 Mar 202550, Ward Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 4RGFlatsLeasehold£95,000
27 Jun 202532, Briarswood Close, Birkenhead, CH42 4LZTerracedFreehold£146,000
16 Jun 202516, Briarswood Close, Birkenhead, CH42 4LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
31 Oct 20259, Bryony Way, Birkenhead, CH42 4LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the CH42 4NY postcode area, located within Egerton Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 4NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 4NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 4NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLocal ExpressBebington Road, Wirral, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Local Express
0.2 miMorrisons Daily86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMcColl'sWoodhey Grove, Wirral, CH63 5JBWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miTesco212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miBebington Convenience Store and Off LicenceOak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PQWalking directions to Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH42 4NY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John McDonald

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Paula Basnett

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tony Murphy

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardRock FerryE05000971
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Egerton ParkE02001495
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 029EE01007178
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH42 4NY

Is CH42 4NY (Egerton Park) safe?

The area around CH42 4NY records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH42 4NY?

The median sale price around CH42 4NY in Egerton Park is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH42 4NY?

There are 13 schools close to CH42 4NY, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John's Catholic Infant School (Good) and St John's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH42 4NY?

The closest station to CH42 4NY is Rock Ferry, about 804 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH42 4NY?

CH42 4NY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH42 4NY (Egerton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH42 4NY 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).

Data Sources

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.