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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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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-Detached34£164,500
Terraced59£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

CH418BX

Bray Street

CH418JR

Connaught Way

CH439UZ

Bude Close

CH414HJ

Trinity Street

CH417DL

Hillburn Drive

CH418JY

Jamesbrook Close

CH437NZ

Rosemary Close

CH437ST

Hoblyn Road

CH413RW

Hope Street

CH414AD

Beckwith Street

CH417DG

Valley Road

CH437NP

Broadheath Avenue

CH437XX

Washbrook Avenue

CH439XT

Doulton Close

CH414JZ

Livingstone Street

CH418AB

Park Road North

CH418AF

Park Road North

CH437RS

Arkle Road

CH437ZW

Hillfoot Close

CH437TE

Farmfield Drive

CH413NL

Pool Street

CH413NU

Vittoria Street

CH414JD

Arthur Street

CH414LG

Fieldway Court

CH418DB

Laird Street

CH418DE

Mallaby Street

CH418JQ

Corporation Road

CH437NH

Grappenhall Way

CH437ZB

Hillview Court

CH439LB

Beechwood Drive

CH410AE

Bidston and St James

CH413RS

St Anne Street

CH417BG

Stanley Road

CH417DP

Compton Road

CH417DU

Gautby Road

CH417EH

Valley Road

CH418JJ

Avon Street

CH437XY

Edrich Avenue

CH437ZA

Edgbaston Way

CH417EL

Valley Road

CH414FQ

St Annes Place

CH418AJ

Morley Avenue

CH437QX

Lazonby Close

CH437YD

Greenacres Close

CH417DD

Hoylake Road

CH418EA

Smith Avenue

CH418HR

Solway Street

CH437RE

School Lane

CH437YQ

Windmill Gardens

CH439XN

Desmond Close

CH411HE

Beaufort Road

CH414HS

Aberdeen Street

CH417BS

Hoylake Road

CH417DN

Clover Drive

CH417DQ

Hillburn Drive

CH417EG

Compton Road

CH437AA

Bidston Station Approach

CH410BQ

Kingsley Street

CH418DG

Patten Street

CH437QH

Brow Road

CH439UP

Airdale Close

CH413LL

Keightley Street

CH410AL

Vaughan Street

CH410AZ

Norman Street

CH411BP

Tower Wharf

CH418BG

Stoke Street

CH418DH

Laird Street

CH437NJ

Chelford Close

CH437SA

Tollemache Road

CH413LH

St Anne Way

CH413NW

Hilbre Street

CH413PU

Vittoria Street

CH414HN

Beckwith Street

CH414JW

Cleveland Street

CH417EP

Deans Way

CH437PD

Boundary Road

CH439XR

Delamere Close

CH413NG

Corporation Road

CH413NT

Vittoria Street

CH413PH

Brook Street

CH413PQ

Price Street

CH413QQ

Bidston and St James

CH414JN

Cleveland Street

CH417AG

Ilchester Road

CH417EQ

Treetops Drive

CH418DP

Brett Street

CH437SE

Tollemache Road

CH437ZX

Broadfield Avenue

CH418EF

Cleveland Street

CH414JJ

St Annes Grove

CH417ED

Valley Road

CH439UY

Beeston Close

CH413RG

Edgar Court

CH417DH

Challis Street

CH418DT

Vittoria Street

CH437FE

Maplewood Grove

CH437XS

Statham Road

CH442HE

Bidston Moss

CH410DG

Tollemache Road

CH414JY

Berner Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.