Postcode insights

CH42 6RR

Hesketh Avenue

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH42 6RR

Overview

Postcode CH42 6RR is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Egerton Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Egerton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Egerton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 6RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Egerton Park near CH42 6RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH42 6RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 6RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
5,269.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.2(-22%)
Public order
5.84(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-57%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(-35%)
Other theft
3.24(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
86.57%
Bangladeshi
25
7.14%
African
6
1.71%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.14%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.36%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20%
No qualifications
54
19.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
39.42%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Other social rented
14
10.22%
Shared ownership
13
9.49%
Social rents from council
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Median price£143,500
Price per sq ft£154
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £195K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£380,000£264
Semi-Detached50£180,250£179
Terraced72£123,750£139
Flats11£79,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rock Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rock Ferry in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 6RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 6RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202511, Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 May 2025841A, Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6RNDetachedFreehold£500,000
23 May 202530, Cavendish Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 6RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
24 Jun 202578, Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
22 May 202540, Hesketh Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CH42 6RR postcode area, located within Egerton Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 6RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryPrenton High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWell Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 6RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 6RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miMorrisons DailyMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miLocal ExpressBebington Road, Wirral, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Local Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,382
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH42 6RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig John McDonald

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Paula Basnett

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tony Murphy

Rock Ferry - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison McGovern

Birkenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWirralE08000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirkenheadE14001091
WardRock FerryE05000971
ParishWirral, unparished areaE43000169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Egerton ParkE02001495
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 029DE01007177
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH42 6RR

Is CH42 6RR (Egerton Park) safe?

The area around CH42 6RR records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near CH42 6RR?

The median sale price around CH42 6RR in Egerton Park is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH42 6RR?

There are 14 schools close to CH42 6RR, including Prenton High School for Girls (Good), Bedford Drive Primary School (Good) and Well Lane Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH42 6RR?

The closest station to CH42 6RR is Rock Ferry, about 1,177 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH42 6RR?

CH42 6RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH42 6RR (Egerton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH42 6RR 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).

Data Sources

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.