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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, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 8 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

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£160
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £175K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Bidston and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidston and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£332,500£255
Semi-Detached33£170,000£232
Terraced62£120,000£134
Flats4£119,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidston and St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,500£50,100£101,435£62,000
2017£207,498£54,975£121,500£79,000
2018£175,000£53,975£123,500£68,000
2019£200,000£86,000£112,000£79,499
2020£205,000£43,500£123,500£88,000
2021£211,000£49,000£144,995£95,000
2022£234,995£118,050£165,000£104,000
2023£250,000£215,000£190,000£105,000
2024£250,000£79,500£157,000£115,000
2025£320,000£119,000£164,000£118,500
2026£228,500£181,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£79£110£76
2017£176£64£143£94
2018£167£90£152£86
2019£184£83£139£87
2020£199£68£155£96
2021£209£72£169£108
2022£232£100£201£122
2023£243£137£220£115
2024£235£115£172£124
2025£240£150£218£134
2026£251£242£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidston and St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bidston and St James in the last year.

All postcodes in Bidston and St James

CH418DG

Patten Street

CH437QF

Upton Road

CH418HR

Solway Street

CH417BQ

Tapestry Gardens

CH410BE

Thornton Street

CH417BZ

Hoylake Road

CH418DD

Laird Street

CH414JB

Arthur Street

CH437RL

Sumner Road

CH437SN

Naylor Road

CH439UP

Airdale Close

CH418AH

Danescourt Road

CH437NB

Denham Close

CH417EJ

Bidston and St James

CH437ST

Hoblyn Road

CH413QT

Neptune Street

CH418JL

Corporation Road

CH413SE

Brook Street

CH417DW

Clover Drive

CH414HZ

Aspinall Street

CH418HH

Carrington Avenue

CH418JJ

Avon Street

CH437XE

Coral Ridge

CH437YE

The Lawns

CH413QG

Cleveland Street

CH437QT

Bidston Village Road

CH437SQ

Lansdowne Road

CH439XQ

Caxton Close

CH437XX

Washbrook Avenue

CH437ZD

Wood Green

CH418BY

Brassey Street

CH417DF

Hillburn Drive

CH413HZ

Bidston and St James

CH437ZP

New Acres Close

CH418JN

St James Road

CH413NY

Marcus Street

CH439ZA

Denston Close

CH437XW

Brearley Close

CH439WF

Bude Close

CH437RD

School Lane

CH437SU

Hoblyn Road

CH439XW

Deepdale Close

CH437QR

Eleanor Road

CH414JA

Harcourt Street

CH437AF

Lyster Close

CH437QW

Eleanor Road

CH439YZ

Rossiter Drive

CH437ZH

St Oswalds Avenue

CH437YB

Cowdrey Avenue

CH437RG

School Lane

CH417EP

Deans Way

CH437TF

West Brow Gardens

CH437QP

Eleanor Road

CH418DA

Brassey Street

CH439RG

Westwood Road

CH437NP

Broadheath Avenue

CH413LF

Vittoria Close

CH437NA

Proudman Drive

CH413PQ

Price Street

CH439UZ

Bude Close

CH414HX

Newling Street

CH411AA

Tower Road

CH417BT

Hoylake Road

CH414NY

Parkview Close

CH410AQ

Upper Brassey Street

CH414HT

Prince Edward Street

CH437ZQ

Stoneridge Court

CH418FJ

Old Bidston Road

CH410AD

Methuen Street

CH414FQ

St Annes Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.