Postcode CH42 4RE 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 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 nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 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 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 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 4RE.
Tranmere near CH42 4RE 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 3 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 |
| 1 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £380,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £180,250 | £179 |
| Terraced | 72 | £123,750 | £139 |
| Flats | 11 | £79,000 | £132 |
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 | £79,000 | £187,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | — | £51,500 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
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 | £131 |
| 2026 | — | £123 | £181 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 4RE.
In the CH42 4RE postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | C & N Newsagent | Clyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2AT | Walking directions to C & N Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Paul's Road, Wirral, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4RE, 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 4RE 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH42 4RE in Tranmere is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CH42 4RE, including Bedford Drive Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Prenton High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH42 4RE is Rock Ferry, about 592 m away.
CH42 4RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,214 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 4RE 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).
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.