Postcode CH42 5NR 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 high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tranmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Tranmere has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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 5NR.
Tranmere near CH42 5NR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5NR postcode area, located within Tranmere, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 5NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Go Local | Beaconsfield Close, Wirral, CH42 3TA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | St Paul's Road, Wirral, CH42 3UZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Road, Wirral, CH42 0LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5NR, 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.