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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 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 8 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
221
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
99.65(+167%)
Shoplifting
33(+471%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.67(+76%)
Public order
31.28(+209%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.14(+202%)
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

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £175K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£332,500£255
Semi-Detached33£170,000£232
Terraced62£120,000£134
Flats4£119,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidston and St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,500£50,100£101,435£62,000
2017£207,498£54,975£121,500£79,000
2018£175,000£53,975£123,500£68,000
2019£200,000£86,000£112,000£79,499
2020£205,000£43,500£123,500£88,000
2021£211,000£49,000£144,995£95,000
2022£234,995£118,050£165,000£104,000
2023£250,000£215,000£190,000£105,000
2024£250,000£79,500£157,000£115,000
2025£320,000£119,000£164,000£118,500
2026£228,500£181,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£79£110£76
2017£176£64£143£94
2018£167£90£152£86
2019£184£83£139£87
2020£199£68£155£96
2021£209£72£169£108
2022£232£100£201£122
2023£243£137£220£115
2024£235£115£172£124
2025£240£150£218£134
2026£251£242£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bidston and St James

Is Bidston and St James safe?

Bidston and St James records about 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bidston and St James?

The median sale price in Bidston and St James is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bidston and St James?

Bidston and St James has 8 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bidston and St James?

Bidston and St James scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bidston and St James sits around rank 1,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bidston and St James?

The average household income in Bidston and St James is around £35,632 per year, and 45% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bidston and St James?

Bidston and St James is represented by 3 elected councillors: Brian Martin Kenny (Labour Party), Julie McManus (Labour Party) and Liz Grey (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Bidston and St James

CH410BH

Clifford Street

CH418HG

Milner Avenue

CH410DG

Tollemache Road

CH418DN

Patten Street

CH413SL

Vittoria Close

CH418BA

Cavendish Street

CH413RP

Vittoria Street

CH410BD

Falkland Street

CH414HN

Beckwith Street

CH437YF

Fender Way

CH437ZL

Fenderside Road

CH418AT

Asquith Avenue

CH437ZS

Newdales Close

CH437XQ

Ballantyne Walk

CH439XN

Desmond Close

CH411EU

Marcus Street

CH439RQ

Westwood Road

CH410AG

Upper Brassey Street

CH410AP

Deakin Street

CH417DQ

Hillburn Drive

CH437QA

Worcester Road

CH414HB

Park Road North

CH414JY

Berner Street

CH418BD

Beaufort Road

CH411BP

Tower Wharf

CH414JW

Cleveland Street

CH437FE

Maplewood Grove

CH437RE

School Lane

CH437RA

Bidston Hill

CH439YY

Hutchinson Close

CH410AE

Bidston and St James

CH437ZX

Broadfield Avenue

CH439XX

Dryden Close

CH418DE

Mallaby Street

CH418AL

Churchill Avenue

CH413PU

Vittoria Street

CH439XF

Charlwood Close

CH414HG

Livingstone Street

CH411HB

Corporation Road

CH410AF

Deakin Street

CH413JR

Beckwith Street

CH418EA

Smith Avenue

CH411EY

Dock Road

CH418EW

Laird Street

CH417AJ

Laird Street

CH437NS

Ladyfield

CH437YL

St Oswalds Avenue

CH437YW

St Oswalds Mews

CH437YQ

Windmill Gardens

CH413PX

Brook Street

CH437YH

Village Green Court

CH418EE

Cleveland Street

CH413RG

Edgar Court

CH413PB

Brook Street

CH413AD

Livingstone Street

CH413PF

Brook Street

CH437RJ

St James Road

CH439XB

Barford Close

CH417AD

Tyrer Street

CH439UT

Abbot Close

CH417BX

Hoylake Road

CH418AR

Curzon Avenue

CH439QA

Addenbrook Close

CH414LA

Maddock Street

CH417EF

Fairbrook Drive

CH413SP

St Anne Street

CH413SN

St Anne Street

CH414HF

Livingstone Street

CH437PT

Vyner Road South

CH413HY

Cathcart Street

CH418DB

Laird Street

CH418BP

Old Bidston Road

CH437QB

Worcester Road

CH418BZ

Brassey Street

CH437PD

Boundary Road

CH437NW

Bowgreen Close

CH414JH

St Annes Terrace

CH417ED

Valley Road

CH417DJ

Compton Road

CH413NU

Vittoria Street

CH414AD

Beckwith Street

CH413NE

Cathcart Street

CH417BN

Curlender Close

CH439YB

Beeston Close

CH410AW

Upper Brassey Street

CH439UY

Beeston Close

CH417AH

Ilchester Road

CH439XR

Delamere Close

CH410AN

Upper Brassey Street

CH439XE

Chantry Close

CH439XS

Deeside Close

CH413NJ

Bidston and St James

CH437ND

Hartnup Way

CH418JY

Jamesbrook Close

CH437SE

Tollemache Road

CH437QD

Keswick Place

CH413NW

Hilbre Street

CH414JF

St Anne Street

CH414JD

Arthur Street

CH437SP

Mercer Road

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.