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CH42 6SH

The Towers

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH42 6SH

Overview

Postcode CH42 6SH 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 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Egerton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Egerton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.5%

Approximately 28.5% 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 6SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Egerton Park near CH42 6SH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH42 6SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.7 mi

Green Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Green Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH42 6SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miMersey ParkLargeWalking directions to Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
2,954.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.81(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-64%)
Public order
6.47(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-54%)
Drugs
4.12(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
86.21%
Indian
7
2.41%
Irish
7
2.41%
Bangladeshi
5
1.72%
Chinese
5
1.72%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
26.34%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.98%
No qualifications
45
20.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Owns outright
30
23.08%
Other social rented
30
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Social rents from council
7
5.38%
Total households: 130

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 6SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 6SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202546, Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6PXTerracedFreehold£192,000
31 Mar 202552, Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6PXTerracedFreehold£180,000
16 Jun 202518, Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6PUOtherLeasehold£80,000
16 Apr 202532A, Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 6PUTerracedFreehold£197,500
14 Apr 202626, St Georges Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6PZTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the CH42 6SH postcode area, located within Egerton Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH42 6SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWell Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.2 miPrimaryBedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMersey Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 6SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 6SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Road, Wirral, CH42 0LDWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miLondisMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons DailyMount Road, Wirral, CH42 6REWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miFine Food and WineWirral, CH42 3TFWalking directions to Fine Food and Wine
0.4 miFreshwayBorough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JGWalking directions to Freshway

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 6SH, 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 029BE01007174
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH42 6SH

Is CH42 6SH (Egerton Park) safe?

The area around CH42 6SH records about 54 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 6SH?

The median sale price around CH42 6SH 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 6SH?

There are 14 schools close to CH42 6SH, including Well Lane Primary School (Special Measures), Bedford Drive Primary School (Good) and Mersey Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH42 6SH?

The closest station to CH42 6SH is Rock Ferry, about 863 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH42 6SH?

CH42 6SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.