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Birkenhead and Tranmere

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About

Birkenhead and Tranmere is a densely populated urban ward on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, directly facing the River Mersey. The area is characterised by Victorian and early 20th-century terraced housing, with a mix of residential streets and local commercial centres. Its topography includes noticeable slopes leading down to the historic docks and the modern Twelve Quays ferry terminal, a key transport link for freight and passengers to Ireland and beyond.

The ward contains significant green space within Birkenhead Park, a pioneering Victorian model that influenced urban park design internationally. The area's infrastructure is defined by major roads like Borough Road and the A554, facilitating movement through the town. Industrial heritage remains visible in converted warehouse buildings and the ongoing use of the riverfront for maritime logistics, contrasting with the residential neighbourhoods inland.

Area overview

On average Birkenhead and Tranmere has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 306 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birkenhead and Tranmere is £31,985 per year. There are 9 schools in Birkenhead and Tranmere: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birkenhead and Tranmere is home to around 16,298 people, with a population density of about 4,538.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
306
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birkenhead and Tranmere Population
16,298
Population density
4,538.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.71(+276%)
Public order
42.03(+317%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.27(+111%)
Drugs
38.53(+917%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.05(+246%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,473
82.66%
Other White
688
4.22%
Bangladeshi
617
3.79%
Chinese
199
1.22%
Other Asian
186
1.14%
Total population: 16,299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,270
25.6%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,812
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
2,079
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,043
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,516
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 12,771

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,656
32.96%
Other social rented
2,240
27.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,252
15.54%
Owns outright
1,189
14.75%
Social rents from council
421
5.22%
Total households: 8,059

Property prices in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £113,250 in Birkenhead and Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead and Tranmere 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 Birkenhead and Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£165,000
Flats15£85,000
Semi-Detached18£135,000
Terraced90£110,000

10 years median price trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead and Tranmere.

All postcodes in Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419DB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RS

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420LL

Church Road

CH259GE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414DT

Eastbourne Road

CH412TN

Oxton Road

CH413QA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415HY

Chester Street

CH416PN

Market Street

CH417HF

Pacific Road

CH420JA

Laurel Road

CH425LB

Holt Hill Terrace

CH425LX

Sidney Terrace

CH427JA

Whitford Road

CH259ZZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LD

Egerton Wharf

CH415JU

Abbey Street

CH420HZ

Chesnut Grove

CH425LR

Allerton Grove

CH427LG

Prenton Road East

CH429NF

Briardale Road

CH412XJ

Quarrybank Street

CH412YA

Claughton Road

CH413RT

Birchwood Avenue

CH414BB

Park Road East

CH419DE

Whetstone Lane

CH420HL

Whalley Road

CH426PB

Wycherley Road

CH412SL

The Woodlands

CH414LZ

Gladstone Close

CH415ED

Water Street

CH415JW

Abbey Close

CH416AE

Argyle Street

CH416ES

Claughton Road

CH419ED

Thompson Street

CH425LP

Carlton Mount

CH425LU

Agnes Road

CH425LY

Acuba Grove

CH427HP

Elmswood Road

CH429NN

Kingsland Road

CH412UE

Woodchurch Road

CH412UL

Brimstage Street

CH414BS

Craven Street

CH414NT

Adelphi Street

CH420HD

Borough Road

CH420JB

Willmer Road

CH420PB

Elm Road

CH420PQ

Dewberry Close

CH425AB

Church Road

CH425PN

Baytree Road

CH425QD

Ravenshaw Close

CH427HT

Harrowby Road

CH434TA

Henthorne Street

CH412SH

The Woodlands

CH413PJ

Brook Street East

CH414DD

Bentinck Street

CH416RN

Conway Street

CH419DA

Argyle Street South

CH419ET

Holt Road

CH427HY

Harrowby Road South

CH427JD

Fountain Street

CH425LS

Church Road

CH412XX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412XY

Conway Street

CH415HL

Camperdown Street

CH416NX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419EB

Warrington Street

CH420JR

Ash Road

CH427HG

Maybank Road

CH427HR

Elmswood Road

CH427HS

Harrowby Road

CH429LQ

Woodchurch Road

CH434TL

Grange View

CH411FH

Tower Wharf

CH413QZ

Vittoria Street

CH414AF

Conway Street

CH420HA

Borough Road

CH420JH

Sycamore Road

CH420JL

Beech Road

CH411BF

George Street

CH411LH

Tower Wharf

CH412UZ

Borough Road

CH412XF

Quarry Bank

CH415AA

Hamilton Street

CH415AL

Hamilton Street

CH416BU

Pacific Road

CH419DL

Olive Mount

CH427JJ

Derby Road

CH412YP

Mount Grove

CH412UU

Falcon Road

CH415DJ

Blackpool Street

CH415EU

Mortimer Street

CH415EX

Duncan Street

CH415LS

Albion Street

CH416AS

Hamilton Square

CH419ER

Hillside Road

CH420HW

Raffles Road

CH420NN

Beech Court

CH259RW

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Data Sources

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