Postcode CH42 5NP is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 5NP.
Birkenhead South near CH42 5NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.5 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.7 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey 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 5NP postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH42 3TD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Fine Food and Wine | Wirral, CH42 3TF | Walking directions to Fine Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BW | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nila | Chamberlain Street, Wirral, CH41 9AW | Walking directions to Nila |
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 5NP, 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.