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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

CH439XP

College Close

CH439ZB

Deeside Close

CH410AF

Deakin Street

CH413AD

Livingstone Street

CH413SD

St Anne Street

CH414AH

Conway Street

CH414HU

Newling Street

CH417AJ

Laird Street

CH417DJ

Compton Road

CH417EE

Fairbrook Drive

CH418AS

Hartington Avenue

CH418EE

Cleveland Street

CH437PT

Vyner Road South

CH439XH

Edgemoor Close

CH439XX

Dryden Close

CH413PZ

Bidston and St James

CH414JA

Harcourt Street

CH414NY

Parkview Close

CH417BU

Hoylake Road

CH417EF

Fairbrook Drive

CH418EP

Bidston and St James

CH410AJ

Gamlin Street

CH413JZ

Cathcart Street

CH413SP

St Anne Street

CH417BY

Hoylake Road

CH417DA

Hoylake Road

CH418ED

Dawson Avenue

CH413SL

Vittoria Close

CH414HW

Beckwith Street

CH417BX

Hoylake Road

CH437SR

Collin Road

CH437ZQ

Stoneridge Court

CH417BL

Townsend Street

CH418HX

Buccleuch Street

CH437RL

Sumner Road

CH437YU

Firbrook Court

CH413NP

Cathcart Street

CH414HB

Park Road North

CH417DW

Clover Drive

CH418AE

Park Road North

CH437TT

Gaywood Close

CH437UQ

Harthill Mews

CH437ZY

Broadfield Avenue

CH439XL

Esher Close

CH410BW

Portland Street

CH413NJ

Bidston and St James

CH413RL

Banning Close

CH417AU

Navigation Close

CH417BW

Curlender Close

CH418BF

Bidston and St James

CH437AD

Warrender Drive

CH437RG

School Lane

CH437YN

Bidston View

CH439QA

Addenbrook Close

CH411AA

Tower Road

CH411LB

Bidston and St James

CH413SN

St Anne Street

CH418EW

Laird Street

CH418HJ

Thorneycroft Avenue

CH418JE

Alwen Street

CH418JS

Connaught Way

CH437YR

Trueman Close

CH439XU

Denston Close

CH411HQ

Bidston and St James

CH414JB

Arthur Street

CH418AQ

Cavendish Street

CH437QD

Keswick Place

CH437XW

Brearley Close

CH437ZF

Greenacres Close

CH439TY

Beeston Close

Data Sources

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