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Bidston and St James

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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

CH413LE

Vittoria Close

CH414LG

Fieldway Court

CH437NZ

Rosemary Close

CH413RH

Vittoria Street

CH418HY

Ribble Street

CH417DN

Clover Drive

CH413QH

Cleveland Street

CH413QE

Cleveland Street

CH437NY

Elmtree Grove

CH417AW

Beaufort Road

CH413LH

St Anne Way

CH413RS

St Anne Street

CH437SL

Mercer Road

CH437YX

Ashwood Court

CH418BB

Beckwith Street

CH437LN

St Oswalds Avenue

CH410BN

Portland Street

CH437NR

Lymm Road

CH418AY

Lincoln Street

CH442HE

Bidston Moss

CH414HU

Newling Street

CH410AL

Vaughan Street

CH417BP

Hoylake Road

CH414JG

Price Street

CH437RQ

School Lane

CH410AJ

Gamlin Street

CH437NX

Oakwood Drive

CH418BW

Bidston and St James

CH418FE

Avon Street

CH418JQ

Corporation Road

CH437YN

Bidston View

CH437XG

Ballantyne Drive

CH439RN

Upton Road

CH439RL

Warren Drive

CH418AS

Hartington Avenue

CH437PP

Vyner Road South

CH417BY

Hoylake Road

CH437YJ

Bidston Green Court

CH418AG

Cavendish Street

CH418EL

Old Bidston Road

CH414PB

Beckwith Street

CH418EQ

Cleveland Street

CH437SG

Lansdowne Road

CH417BG

Stanley Road

CH439UU

Bridle Close

CH418AF

Park Road North

CH418BF

Bidston and St James

CH418JU

Lansdowne Close

CH417AA

Lansdowne Road

CH414HJ

Trinity Street

CH418FL

Churchview Road

CH414PA

Beckwith Street

CH437PG

Boundary Road

CH437YS

Lillie Close

CH439WQ

Fender Way

CH414NX

Parkview Close

CH437RB

Lennox Lane

CH414HS

Aberdeen Street

CH437NQ

Devisdale Grove

CH418AD

Park Road North

CH437AD

Warrender Drive

CH437SF

Markham Grove

CH417EQ

Treetops Drive

CH417BS

Hoylake Road

CH437SH

Lansdowne Place

CH413QF

Cleveland Street

CH418FZ

Cavendish Street

CH437XS

Statham Road

CH417DE

Hillburn Drive

CH417AF

Ilchester Road

CH437PY

Vyner Road North

CH439US

Arley Close

CH418BS

Duke Street

CH437RR

Arkle Road

CH417EH

Valley Road

CH437ZJ

Fender Way

CH410BG

Kingsley Street

CH413QL

Berner Street

CH414JQ

Price Street Business Centre

CH410AR

Upper Brassey Street

CH414HE

Livingstone Street

CH417DP

Compton Road

CH439TY

Beeston Close

CH439XY

Enerby Close

CH418AB

Park Road North

CH437QH

Brow Road

CH418AN

Fairwater Avenue

CH418EB

Crutchley Avenue

CH410BW

Portland Street

CH418DF

Mallaby Street

CH437YZ

Lords Avenue

CH413NG

Corporation Road

CH437RZ

Bidston Village Road

CH437ZR

Fenderside Road

CH418EP

Bidston and St James

CH413RW

Hope Street

CH439XL

Esher Close

CH417DL

Hillburn Drive

CH410AH

Dundonald Street

CH418DJ

Brill Street

Data Sources

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