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About

Bebington ward lies in the eastern part of the Wirral Peninsula. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing and several local shopping parades catering to daily needs. It contains significant green spaces, including the public parkland of Arrowe Park, which offers recreational facilities. The ward is well-connected by road and rail links to both Liverpool and the wider Wirral region, supporting its commuter population.

The local landscape includes the Dibbinsdale Brook, a tributary of the River Mersey that flows through a wooded local nature reserve. This area provides a distinct natural corridor within the suburban setting. Bebington's structure combines post-war developments with older, established neighbourhoods, creating a varied streetscape. The ward also encompasses parts of the larger, historic township of Bebington, from which it takes its name.

Area overview

On average Bebington has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bebington is £54,249 per year. The median sale price in Bebington is £250,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £314,250. There are 9 schools in Bebington: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 4 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good). Bebington is home to around 15,215 people, with a population density of about 2,086.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bebington Population
15,215
Population density
2,086.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-61%)
Public order
6.38(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-54%)
Shoplifting
4.07(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,198
93.32%
Other White
179
1.18%
Irish
164
1.08%
Chinese
113
0.74%
Indian
105
0.69%
Total population: 15,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,471
35.84%
Level 3 (A level)
2,370
19%
No qualifications
1,804
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,732
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 12,474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,641
40.41%
Owns with a mortgage
2,206
33.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
702
10.74%
Other social rented
622
9.52%
Social rents from council
187
2.86%
Total households: 6,536

Property prices in Bebington

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 182
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £314K

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Bebington area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bebington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£390,000£270
Semi-Detached106£263,500£258
Terraced29£198,000£213
Flats23£120,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bebington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bebington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£75,000£177,975£142,500
2017£245,000£86,000£179,500£142,975
2018£227,500£85,000£202,000£143,500
2019£324,000£88,000£192,000£135,000
2020£275,000£75,000£213,975£145,000
2021£404,975£105,000£225,000£154,000
2022£400,000£95,750£263,500£162,000
2023£443,700£110,000£241,250£168,000
2024£335,000£95,500£239,535£185,000
2025£366,000£119,000£250,000£186,500
2026£380,000£134,950£268,000£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bebington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bebington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£133£170£156
2017£213£145£179£159
2018£224£152£188£159
2019£227£148£190£165
2020£232£140£204£176
2021£292£166£213£180
2022£285£171£258£205
2023£270£165£240£203
2024£271£168£249£214
2025£284£182£252£214
2026£270£181£264£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bebington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bebington in the last year.

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 government

Elected councillors for Bebington ward.

Local councillors

Edward John Lamb

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jason Walsh

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Judith Grier

Bebington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party