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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

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: 16/05/2026.