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CH63 8NE

Old Chester Road

Rock Ferry

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Overview

Postcode CH63 8NE is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodhey area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodhey is £54,789 per year. The median sale price in Rock Ferry is £143,500 (around £153 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £106,875 and £191,250. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodhey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,850 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Woodhey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH63 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodhey near CH63 8NE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH63 8NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.6 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
3,856.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
6.12(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.4(-91%)
Burglary
2.72(-51%)
Possession of weapons
1.36(+24%)
Other theft
1.36(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
96.43%
Other Asian
6
2.38%
African
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Other
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
41.12%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.36%
No qualifications
24
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.07%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Median price: £143,500
Price per sq ft: £153
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £107K – £191K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 (about £153 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
Detached4£237,500£213
Semi-Detached45£183,000£181
Terraced69£125,000£139
Flats14£77,000£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£79,500£187,000£115,500
2026£220,000£65,400£195,000£126,950
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£134
2026£168£126£202£145
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 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH63 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202510, Woodcroft Lane, Wirral, CH63 8NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
18 Nov 202510, Woodburn Boulevard, Wirral, CH63 8NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 4, 507, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 4NGFlatsLeasehold£135,000
17 Dec 202514, Kings Lane, Wirral, CH63 8NRDetachedFreehold£400,000
21 Nov 20258, Woodland Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the CH63 8NE postcode area, located within Woodhey, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH63 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH63 8NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH63 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Express230 Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Local Express
0.1 miTesco212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miMorrisons DailyWoodhey Grove, Wirral, CH63 5JBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThe Late ShopTown Lane, Wirral, CH63 5RBWalking directions to The Late Shop
0.3 miBebington Convenience Store and Off LicenceOak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PQWalking directions to Bebington Convenience Store and Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

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 8NE, 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 032AE01007111
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH63 8NE

Is CH63 8NE (Woodhey) safe?

The area around CH63 8NE records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8NE?

The median sale price around CH63 8NE in Rock Ferry is £143,500 (about £153 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH63 8NE?

There are 16 schools close to CH63 8NE, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John's Catholic Junior School (Good) and St John's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH63 8NE?

The closest station to CH63 8NE is Rock Ferry, about 999 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH63 8NE?

CH63 8NE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,850 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH63 8NE (Woodhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birkenhead covering CH63 8NE 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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