Ferryside Wallasey, Wirral
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH44), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44504722.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birkenhead Hamilton Square, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Egremont Med Ctr, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 232 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2007 | 11 CH44 6LY | Terraced | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1996-2002 (8); 1950-1966 (4); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wirral in 2026-27: Band D £2,501 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,667 | £1,945 | £2,223 | £2,501 | £3,056 | £3,612 | £4,168 | £5,001 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (97% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Seacombe Ferry Hotel, Seacombe View, Seacombe (612000): up to 28 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- Former 22 to 40 Borough Way, Seacombe: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Land East of Birkenhead Road, Seacombe (North): up to 200 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Former 1 to 17 Montrose Avenue, Seacombe: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Norton Court, 154, Borough Road, Seacombe: up to 6 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 89 Brighton Street, Seacombe, CH44 6QJ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 45 Brougham Road, Seacombe: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Jacksons Furniture, 106-116 St Pauls Road, Seacombe, CH44 7AW: up to 8 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 24 homes the Environment Agency counts, 4 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 6LY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH44 6LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 7 m and 11 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH44 6LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH44 6LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birkenhead Hamilton Square 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Liverpool James Street 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Moorfields 6.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seacombe Ferry | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Woodside Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Seacombe Ferry Terminal | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rappart Road Car Park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Egremont Med Ctr | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Paul's Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Central Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Custody Office | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,140 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Seacombe Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Ilford Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Dock | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| East Float | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Vittoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Bidston Moss | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Bidston Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 25 |
2 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wirral: see them on the Wirral page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Somerville Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Somerville Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wirral Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Liscard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Science and Discovery Cafe CH44 6NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Singhsbury's CH44 7AN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Home Bargains CH44 6JF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Social Supermarket at St Paul's church CH44 7AY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Go Local CH44 7BX | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 23 Nov 2025 |
| DNA 3 retail CH44 7BZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Hidden Gem Cafe CH44 6NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| St Josephs RC Aided Primary School CH44 7ED | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Go Local CH44 6NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Riverside Primary School CH44 6QW | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Edgewater health Care CH44 7HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lava kebabs CH44 7AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Lazy shakes CH44 7AJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Diversity hub 67 CH44 7AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Homali CH44 7AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shaw Street (51); On or near The Birches (35); On or near Parking Area (35); On or near Seacombe View (16); On or near Abbotsford Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tudor Avenue · Delamere Grove · Denman Grove · Borough Road East · Seacombe View · Mersey Street · Ferry View Road · Fell Street · Victoria Place · Abbotsford Street · Borough Way · Lowry Bank
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.