Postcode insights

CH63 7LQ

Old Chester Road

Rock Ferry

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Detailed insights for CH63 7LQ

Overview

Postcode CH63 7LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Bebington New Ferry area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bebington New Ferry is £39,883 per year. The nearest station is Bebington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is New Ferry Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Bebington New Ferry has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bebington New Ferry has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bebington New Ferry is £39,883 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from CH63 7LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bebington New Ferry near CH63 7LQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH63 7LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington
0.8 mi

Port Sunlight

N/A

Walking directions to Port Sunlight
0.9 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
5,089.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.37(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-57%)
Public order
6.43(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-64%)
Bicycle theft
3.22(+270%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
88.1%
Chinese
12
3.86%
Other Asian
6
1.93%
Irish
5
1.61%
Bangladeshi
4
1.29%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
34.9%
Level 3 (A level)
59
23.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.2%
No qualifications
23
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
40.58%
Owns outright
46
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.74%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

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 CH63 7LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 7LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202512, Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
25 Jun 20258, Old Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
07 Feb 20254, Hulmewood, Wirral, CH63 7LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
26 Mar 2026Apartment 2, Beresford Court, Beresford Avenue, Wirral, CH63 7NGFlatsLeasehold£139,995
04 Apr 2025Apartment 10, Beresford Court, Beresford Avenue, Wirral, CH63 7NGFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the CH63 7LQ postcode area, located within Bebington New Ferry, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH63 7LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt John Plessington Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH63 7LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH63 7LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierOld Chester Road, Wirral, CH63 7LEWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miBebington Convenience Store and Off LicenceOak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PQWalking directions to Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence
0.2 miAldiBebington Road, Wirral, CH62 5BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMcColl'sWoodhey Grove, Wirral, CH63 5JBWalking directions to McColl's
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 7LQ, 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)Bebington New FerryE02001497
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wirral 031AE01007115
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH63 7LQ

Is CH63 7LQ (Bebington New Ferry) safe?

The area around CH63 7LQ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH63 7LQ?

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

What schools are near CH63 7LQ?

There are 14 schools close to CH63 7LQ, including St John Plessington Catholic College (Good), St John's Catholic Infant School (Good) and St John's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH63 7LQ?

The closest station to CH63 7LQ is Bebington, about 261 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH63 7LQ?

CH63 7LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH63 7LQ (Bebington New Ferry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 7LQ 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.