Postcode CH42 4QZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 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 15.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 4QZ.
Tranmere near CH42 4QZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.9 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 4QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 28A, Egerton Park, Birkenhead, CH42 4QZ | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 5, Delyn Close, Birkenhead, CH42 4RH | Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 8, 49 - 51, Egerton Park, Birkenhead, CH42 4RA | Flats | Leasehold | £65,400 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 4, 7 - 9, Egerton Park, Birkenhead, CH42 4RA | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5, Roselands Court, Egerton Park, Birkenhead, CH42 4RA | Flats | Leasehold | £79,000 |
In the CH42 4QZ postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 11 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 | Bedford Drive Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
Bedford Drive Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Prenton High School for Girls | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Mar 2014. | |
Prenton High School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Mar 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Well Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
Well Lane Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 4QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 2A St Paul's Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4QZ, 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 4QZ 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 4QZ in Rock Ferry is £145,665 (about £155 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CH42 4QZ, including Bedford Drive Primary School (Good), Prenton High School for Girls (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 4QZ is Rock Ferry, about 641 m away.
CH42 4QZ 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 4QZ 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).