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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. 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
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

Based on 121 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
Semi-Detached31£160,000
Terraced68£118,500
Detached16£323,750
Flats6£119,000

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

CH437XJ

Keele Close

CH418ER

Laird Street

CH417BW

Curlender Close

CH417EA

Clover Drive

CH414HW

Beckwith Street

CH418BG

Stoke Street

CH418BL

Old Bidston Road

CH437PH

Boundary Road

CH437RF

Bidston Station Approach

CH413NP

Cathcart Street

CH418AE

Park Road North

CH437NL

Heatley Close

CH418FF

Bertha Street

CH418BU

Park Road North

CH439XT

Doulton Close

CH437RT

Arkle Road

CH439YX

Charlwood Close

CH418BE

Churchview Road

CH418BT

Duke Street

CH417BA

Valley Road

CH414HQ

Livingstone Street

CH417AU

Navigation Close

CH418DQ

Patten Street

CH418AJ

Morley Avenue

CH417BL

Townsend Street

CH414AH

Conway Street

CH418ES

Laird Street

CH437QL

Eleanor Road

CH417DH

Challis Street

CH437RS

Arkle Road

CH417EG

Compton Road

CH414FU

Cathcart Street

CH418ED

Dawson Avenue

CH437UA

Broadfield Avenue

CH410AA

Laird Street

CH413NT

Vittoria Street

CH417DR

Gautby Road

CH437QU

Eleanor Park

CH418JG

Bidston and St James

CH439UR

Arley Close

CH413PH

Brook Street

CH437ZW

Hillfoot Close

CH418FA

Cavendish Street

CH437SB

Benbow Close

CH413JP

Albert Laver Close

CH418FN

St Edwards Close

CH417DB

Hoylake Road

CH437SR

Collin Road

CH437SS

Collin Road

CH410BA

Elfet Street

CH437ZG

Parkland Court

CH411LB

Bidston and St James

CH418HL

Lincoln Street

CH437RU

Oakwood Park

CH418HP

Lincoln Street

CH437NU

Flaybrick Close

CH437XY

Edrich Avenue

CH414LQ

Fieldway Court

CH437NN

Rushgreen Close

CH417BJ

Townsend Street

CH417EL

Valley Road

CH411EB

Bidston and St James

CH418JS

Connaught Way

CH437FF

Larch Grove

CH417EE

Fairbrook Drive

CH418BQ

Price Street

CH418EG

Bidston and St James

CH417BE

Patricia Avenue

CH413LP

Newton Street

CH439XD

Coppice Close

CH437ZU

Beechwood Drive

CH437PZ

Vyner Road North

CH413JZ

Cathcart Street

CH413SJ

St Anne Street

CH437ZB

Hillview Court

CH437AE

Beechwood Drive

CH437ZF

Greenacres Close

CH418DX

Merritt Avenue

CH414HL

Beckwith Street

CH413NX

Vittoria Street

CH437YU

Firbrook Court

CH418HN

Plumer Drive

CH413HX

St Anne Street

CH413RL

Banning Close

CH413JY

Cathcart Street

CH417AZ

Station Road

CH418BR

Duke Street

CH437UQ

Harthill Mews

CH439XH

Edgemoor Close

CH410AZ

Norman Street

CH414NZ

Newhope Road

CH437RX

Tollemache Road

CH437NH

Grappenhall Way

CH418AW

Waypoint Road

CH439XG

Cunard Close

CH418EN

Laird Street

CH418AQ

Cavendish Street

CH417AB

Lansdowne Road

CH437XH

Balliol Close

CH410AY

Norman Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.