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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

CH413QE

Cleveland Street

CH414PB

Beckwith Street

CH417DF

Hillburn Drive

CH418AZ

Churchview Road

CH437XH

Balliol Close

CH437ZS

Newdales Close

CH439RL

Warren Drive

CH410BG

Kingsley Street

CH410BJ

Clifford Street

CH413SJ

St Anne Street

CH418EQ

Cleveland Street

CH418FA

Cavendish Street

CH437RR

Arkle Road

CH439XF

Charlwood Close

CH437QY

Boundary Road

CH437RU

Oakwood Park

CH410BA

Elfet Street

CH411HB

Corporation Road

CH414JG

Price Street

CH417BA

Valley Road

CH417DE

Hillburn Drive

CH418FL

Churchview Road

CH437NB

Denham Close

CH437QJ

Observatory Road

CH437YH

Village Green Court

CH418HZ

Brenig Street

CH410AH

Dundonald Street

CH417BE

Patricia Avenue

CH418BE

Churchview Road

CH418BQ

Price Street

CH418BY

Brassey Street

CH418HY

Ribble Street

CH437SQ

Lansdowne Road

CH437SX

Anson Mews

CH439UU

Bridle Close

CH410AW

Upper Brassey Street

CH413PF

Brook Street

CH414AQ

Conway Street

CH414LQ

Fieldway Court

CH417BJ

Townsend Street

CH437FF

Larch Grove

CH437PQ

Boundary Road

CH439YX

Charlwood Close

CH410AG

Upper Brassey Street

CH417BP

Hoylake Road

CH418EG

Bidston and St James

CH437RB

Lennox Lane

CH437YJ

Bidston Green Court

CH413RQ

Dover Close

CH418AD

Park Road North

CH418BA

Cavendish Street

CH439XE

Chantry Close

CH410BN

Portland Street

CH413LF

Vittoria Close

CH437QU

Eleanor Park

CH437RT

Arkle Road

CH410BB

Colwyn Street

CH414EZ

Park Road North

CH417EW

Vulcan Close

CH418BL

Old Bidston Road

CH418DA

Brassey Street

CH437NN

Rushgreen Close

CH439QS

Gaybeech Close

CH439XW

Deepdale Close

CH410AY

Norman Street

CH413SE

Brook Street

CH414HG

Livingstone Street

CH418EB

Crutchley Avenue

CH418EL

Old Bidston Road

CH439XY

Enerby Close

CH413QH

Cleveland Street

CH413LP

Newton Street

CH417AW

Beaufort Road

CH418AP

Lloyd Avenue

CH418DQ

Patten Street

CH418JG

Bidston and St James

CH437PY

Vyner Road North

CH437QL

Eleanor Road

CH437TF

West Brow Gardens

CH437ZU

Beechwood Drive

CH439WG

Abbot Close

CH410AB

Laird Street

CH410AQ

Upper Brassey Street

CH413QF

Cleveland Street

CH417BT

Hoylake Road

CH418AW

Waypoint Road

CH418BS

Duke Street

CH437QN

Eleanor Road

CH437SH

Lansdowne Place

CH439UX

Corwen Close

CH439XG

Cunard Close

CH418FF

Bertha Street

CH418FJ

Old Bidston Road

CH437SL

Mercer Road

CH437QB

Worcester Road

CH437ZG

Parkland Court

CH439RQ

Westwood Road

CH413JY

Cathcart Street

CH413QL

Berner Street

CH417DB

Hoylake Road

Data Sources

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