Postcode insights

CH63 7LN

College Drive

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH63 7LN

Overview

Postcode CH63 7LN is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodhey area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year. The nearest station is Bebington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is New Ferry Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Woodhey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodhey has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from CH63 7LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodhey near CH63 7LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bebington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH63 7LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington
0.8 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.9 mi

Port Sunlight

N/A

Walking directions to Port Sunlight

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH63 7LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNew Ferry ParkMediumWalking directions to New Ferry Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
8,431.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.46(-40%)
Public order
7.93(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-56%)
Drugs
3.3(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
95.35%
Irish
7
1.81%
Other White
7
1.81%
Chinese
4
1.03%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
27.76%
Level 3 (A level)
73
23.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
17.35%
No qualifications
47
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
45.51%
Owns with a mortgage
63
40.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.56%
Other social rented
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 7LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 7LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 20251, College Drive, Wirral, CH63 7LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£211,000
01 Aug 202510, College Drive, Wirral, CH63 7LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,210
26 Jun 202532, College Drive, Wirral, CH63 7LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
18 Aug 202534, Rocklands Avenue, Wirral, CH63 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
06 Feb 202618, Rydal Bank, Wirral, CH63 7LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the CH63 7LN postcode area, located within Woodhey, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH63 7LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt John Plessington Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH63 7LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH63 7LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBebington Convenience Store and Off LicenceOak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PQWalking directions to Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence
0.2 miMcColl'sWoodhey Grove, Wirral, CH63 5JBWalking directions to McColl's
0.2 miPremierOld Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LEWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miAldiBebington Road, Wirral, CH62 5BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandNew Chester Road, Wirral, CH62 5ADWalking directions to Iceland

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 CH63 7LN, 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)WoodheyE02001498
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 032BE01007112
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH63 7LN

Is CH63 7LN (Woodhey) safe?

The area around CH63 7LN records about 49 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CH63 7LN?

The median sale price around CH63 7LN in Woodhey is £143,500 (about £154 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH63 7LN?

There are 17 schools close to CH63 7LN, including St John's Catholic Junior School (Good), St John's Catholic Infant School (Good) and St John Plessington Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH63 7LN?

The closest station to CH63 7LN is Bebington, about 450 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH63 7LN?

CH63 7LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH63 7LN (Woodhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 7LN 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.