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About

Bidston and St James ward occupies a northern portion of the Wirral peninsula, bordering the Irish Sea. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, industrial estates, and significant green spaces. Its landscape is marked by the prominent sandstone ridge of Bidston Hill, which offers expansive views across the Mersey estuary. The ward includes the historic Bidston Village and extends towards the more modern housing of the Noctorum and Upton areas.

The ward is home to several key institutions, including the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory and Bidston Observatory, reflecting a longstanding scientific presence. Large retail and business parks, such as the Wirral International Business Park, are major employment centres. A notable local feature is the carved sandstone Bidston Windmill, which stands on the hill alongside the historic lighthouse. Transport links are defined by the M53 motorway running through the area, connecting it to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Bidston and St James has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bidston and St James is £35,632 per year. There are 11 schools in Bidston and St James: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bidston and St James is home to around 15,695 people, with a population density of about 2,253.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bidston and St James Population
15,695
Population density
2,253.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.83(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.9(+66%)
Public order
29.37(+191%)
Shoplifting
27.91(+389%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.64(+164%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,217
90.61%
Other White
521
3.32%
Other Asian
140
0.89%
Chinese
99
0.63%
Indian
99
0.63%
Total population: 15,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,423
28.5%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,480
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,008
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,912
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,233
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 12,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,077
29.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,368
19.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,264
17.9%
Owns outright
1,155
16.36%
Social rents from council
1,051
14.88%
Total households: 7,061

Property prices in Bidston and St James

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bidston and St James in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£295,000
Flats6£119,000
Semi-Detached35£164,000
Terraced62£120,000

10 years median price trend in Bidston and St James

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

All postcodes in Bidston and St James

CH417EJ

Bidston and St James

CH414LE

Bidston and St James

CH418DX

Merritt Avenue

CH413QJ

Cleveland Street

CH413JR

Beckwith Street

CH414HT

Prince Edward Street

CH418AH

Danescourt Road

CH418AN

Fairwater Avenue

CH437RA

Bidston Hill

CH437SD

Warrender Drive

CH437SJ

Egan Road

CH437SU

Hoblyn Road

CH437XQ

Ballantyne Walk

CH410AD

Methuen Street

CH413JP

Albert Laver Close

CH414PA

Beckwith Street

CH418AT

Asquith Avenue

CH418BN

Duke Street

CH437ND

Hartnup Way

CH437NL

Heatley Close

CH437RQ

School Lane

CH437YF

Fender Way

CH439UR

Arley Close

CH439YY

Hutchinson Close

CH413HZ

Bidston and St James

CH417AA

Lansdowne Road

CH417EA

Clover Drive

CH418BD

Beaufort Road

CH437QQ

Upton Road

CH437SF

Markham Grove

CH439RG

Westwood Road

CH437ZR

Fenderside Road

CH418DD

Laird Street

CH411EU

Marcus Street

CH414FU

Cathcart Street

CH418DZ

Patten Street

CH437NR

Lymm Road

CH437RD

School Lane

CH437QZ

Boundary Road

CH437RH

Bidston Station Approach

CH410AA

Laird Street

CH417DR

Gautby Road

CH437NA

Proudman Drive

CH437RZ

Bidston Village Road

CH437SG

Lansdowne Road

CH437SS

Collin Road

CH437YW

St Oswalds Mews

CH413RH

Vittoria Street

CH413NX

Vittoria Street

CH413PB

Brook Street

CH414FP

Fieldway Court

CH414LA

Maddock Street

CH417BN

Curlender Close

CH417BZ

Hoylake Road

CH418DU

Price Street

CH418JF

Alwen Street

CH437NQ

Devisdale Grove

CH439RN

Upton Road

CH414JQ

Price Street Business Centre

CH418BB

Beckwith Street

CH437AE

Beechwood Drive

CH437YZ

Lords Avenue

CH414HF

Livingstone Street

CH418BR

Duke Street

CH418HN

Plumer Drive

CH437SB

Benbow Close

CH437ZJ

Fender Way

CH439RW

Upton Road

CH439US

Arley Close

CH439XJ

Everleigh Close

CH418DF

Mallaby Street

CH437NX

Oakwood Drive

CH437SN

Naylor Road

CH437SP

Mercer Road

CH437YB

Cowdrey Avenue

CH439XS

Deeside Close

CH413QG

Cleveland Street

CH414HE

Livingstone Street

CH414JH

St Annes Terrace

CH417AF

Ilchester Road

CH418BW

Bidston and St James

CH418DN

Patten Street

CH418EN

Laird Street

CH418HW

Buccleuch Street

CH418JL

Corporation Road

CH437QP

Eleanor Road

CH437XT

Lindwall Close

CH437YL

St Oswalds Avenue

CH439WQ

Fender Way

CH413JQ

Albert Laver Close

CH413NY

Marcus Street

CH417AH

Ilchester Road

CH418ER

Laird Street

CH418FN

St Edwards Close

CH437AF

Lyster Close

CH439UT

Abbot Close

CH439XD

Coppice Close

CH410AN

Upper Brassey Street

CH410AR

Upper Brassey Street

CH413PX

Brook Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.