Postcode CH42 4RB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 31.9 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 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 1,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.9% 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 4RB.
Tranmere near CH42 4RB 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 |
| 1 mi | Bebington | N/A | Walking directions to Bebington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 143 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £77,500 |
| Terraced | 72 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £176,750 |
| Detached | 5 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rock Ferry
In the CH42 4RB postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 4RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4QF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | Bebington Road, Wirral, CH42 4QF | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Mount Road, Wirral, CH42 6RE | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH42 4RB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.