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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

CH418ES

Laird Street

CH437QW

Eleanor Road

CH437RN

Sumner Road

CH437ZD

Wood Green

CH439XB

Barford Close

CH413NE

Cathcart Street

CH414HA

Park Road North

CH417AL

Laird Street

CH418BP

Old Bidston Road

CH437PG

Boundary Road

CH437PH

Boundary Road

CH437PP

Vyner Road South

CH437YX

Ashwood Court

CH437ZP

New Acres Close

CH437NU

Flaybrick Close

CH437XE

Coral Ridge

CH411HN

Corporation Road

CH413RP

Vittoria Street

CH414HL

Beckwith Street

CH417AB

Lansdowne Road

CH417FB

Bidston and St James

CH418BU

Park Road North

CH418HG

Milner Avenue

CH437NY

Elmtree Grove

CH437RX

Tollemache Road

CH437YP

Bidston Green Drive

CH411EY

Dock Road

CH413LE

Vittoria Close

CH417BH

Patricia Avenue

CH418FE

Avon Street

CH437PZ

Vyner Road North

CH439ZA

Denston Close

CH418AR

Curzon Avenue

CH418HL

Lincoln Street

CH414HZ

Aspinall Street

CH418AL

Churchill Avenue

CH417DS

Gautby Road

CH418DJ

Brill Street

CH418JU

Lansdowne Close

CH437YS

Lillie Close

CH410BE

Thornton Street

CH413PS

Price Street

CH437YG

West Park Gardens

CH437ZL

Fenderside Road

CH437ZT

Farmfield Drive

CH413HX

St Anne Street

CH413PY

Vittoria Street

CH414JF

St Anne Street

CH417AZ

Station Road

CH418HP

Lincoln Street

CH437QT

Bidston Village Road

CH437RF

Bidston Station Approach

CH437XD

Lansdowne Place

CH437YE

The Lawns

CH437ZH

St Oswalds Avenue

CH439WF

Bude Close

CH439YB

Beeston Close

CH414HQ

Livingstone Street

CH417AD

Tyrer Street

CH418AG

Cavendish Street

CH418HH

Carrington Avenue

CH437NS

Ladyfield

CH437ZE

Fernlea Mews

CH439XQ

Caxton Close

CH410AP

Deakin Street

CH410BD

Falkland Street

CH413HY

Cathcart Street

CH417BQ

Tapestry Gardens

CH418AY

Lincoln Street

CH418JP

Shannon Street

CH437QF

Upton Road

CH437QR

Eleanor Road

CH437UA

Broadfield Avenue

CH437ZN

Glenfield Close

CH414HX

Newling Street

CH417DZ

Clover Drive

CH418BZ

Brassey Street

CH437NW

Bowgreen Close

CH437XG

Ballantyne Drive

CH437XU

Ikin Close

CH413LQ

Vittoria Street

CH414LB

Brook Street

CH414NX

Parkview Close

CH417AP

Laird Close

CH418FZ

Cavendish Street

CH418JT

Connaught Close

CH439YZ

Rossiter Drive

CH410BH

Clifford Street

CH413RZ

Vittoria Street

CH418BT

Duke Street

CH437LN

St Oswalds Avenue

CH437QA

Worcester Road

CH437QS

Eleanor Road

CH411EB

Bidston and St James

CH413QT

Neptune Street

CH413SR

Vittoria Street

CH414NZ

Newhope Road

CH418JN

St James Road

CH437RJ

St James Road

CH437XJ

Keele Close

Data Sources

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