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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

CH439WG

Abbot Close

CH439LB

Beechwood Drive

CH413RQ

Dover Close

CH437QZ

Boundary Road

CH418JP

Shannon Street

CH418DH

Laird Street

CH437SX

Anson Mews

CH437QN

Eleanor Road

CH410BQ

Kingsley Street

CH439XP

College Close

CH410BJ

Clifford Street

CH414AQ

Conway Street

CH437ZY

Broadfield Avenue

CH439ZB

Deeside Close

CH418EF

Cleveland Street

CH439RW

Upton Road

CH437QS

Eleanor Road

CH417EW

Vulcan Close

CH413PS

Price Street

CH411HQ

Bidston and St James

CH418HW

Buccleuch Street

CH414FP

Fieldway Court

CH411HE

Beaufort Road

CH413LL

Keightley Street

CH418JR

Connaught Way

CH413RZ

Vittoria Street

CH418JT

Connaught Close

CH418DU

Price Street

CH417DS

Gautby Road

CH437QQ

Upton Road

CH417BH

Patricia Avenue

CH437QY

Boundary Road

CH414JJ

St Annes Grove

CH437XU

Ikin Close

CH437ZT

Farmfield Drive

CH418HZ

Brenig Street

CH413SR

Vittoria Street

CH437RH

Bidston Station Approach

CH417DD

Hoylake Road

CH414LB

Brook Street

CH413PY

Vittoria Street

CH417AG

Ilchester Road

CH414LE

Bidston and St James

CH418HJ

Thorneycroft Avenue

CH414JZ

Livingstone Street

CH410BB

Colwyn Street

CH413LQ

Vittoria Street

CH437NJ

Chelford Close

CH418BX

Bray Street

CH417DZ

Clover Drive

CH439XJ

Everleigh Close

CH437ZE

Fernlea Mews

CH437AA

Bidston Station Approach

CH437TE

Farmfield Drive

CH414HA

Park Road North

CH414EZ

Park Road North

CH437PQ

Boundary Road

CH413PZ

Bidston and St James

CH437YD

Greenacres Close

CH413QJ

Cleveland Street

CH417DA

Hoylake Road

CH437XT

Lindwall Close

CH417DG

Valley Road

CH418JE

Alwen Street

CH418BN

Duke Street

CH437QJ

Observatory Road

CH410AB

Laird Street

CH437ZA

Edgbaston Way

CH437SA

Tollemache Road

CH437TT

Gaywood Close

CH437SJ

Egan Road

CH411HN

Corporation Road

CH418DP

Brett Street

CH418DZ

Patten Street

CH413JQ

Albert Laver Close

CH439XU

Denston Close

CH418AP

Lloyd Avenue

CH437YP

Bidston Green Drive

CH437RN

Sumner Road

CH437YR

Trueman Close

CH437QX

Lazonby Close

CH418AZ

Churchview Road

CH413QQ

Bidston and St James

CH437YG

West Park Gardens

CH417AL

Laird Street

CH437XD

Lansdowne Place

CH439QS

Gaybeech Close

CH417DU

Gautby Road

CH418DT

Vittoria Street

CH437SD

Warrender Drive

CH417FB

Bidston and St James

CH417BU

Hoylake Road

CH413SD

St Anne Street

CH437ZN

Glenfield Close

CH439UX

Corwen Close

CH414JN

Cleveland Street

CH418JF

Alwen Street

CH417AP

Laird Close

CH413NL

Pool Street

CH418HX

Buccleuch Street

Data Sources

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