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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
138.67(+272%)
Public order
41.97(+314%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.51(+120%)
Drugs
35.16(+802%)
Shoplifting
32.64(+465%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £112,500 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
Semi-Detached17£150,000
Terraced91£110,000
Detached5£174,000
Flats21£89,000

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

CH414AN

Conway Street

CH413RX

Kinmel Close

CH415EE

Ivy Street

CH425PL

Elderwood Road

CH415ER

Market Street

CH416LT

Marion Street

CH414AW

Parkfield Avenue

CH426PH

Town Road

CH425NL

Downham Road

CH412SB

Rodney Street

CH419DG

Holt Hill

CH427HG

Maybank Road

CH415AT

Hamilton Square

CH412YA

Claughton Road

CH419DJ

Holborn Hill

CH412RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419HH

Appin Road

CH413PE

Park Street

CH429LQ

Woodchurch Road

CH420JD

Willmer Road

CH420JL

Beech Road

CH420HR

Tatton Road

CH429NJ

Adelaide Road

CH412RQ

Rodney Street

CH415BX

Hinson Street

CH419EG

Hillside Road

CH412TW

Oxton Road

CH411LU

John Street

CH419BU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412XN

Woodchurch Road

CH425LA

Pearson Road

CH419DE

Whetstone Lane

CH434JE

Henthorne Street

CH420LN

Victoria Road

CH420JF

Willmer Road

CH416RX

Douglas Street

CH411LF

Morpeth Wharf

CH425LP

Carlton Mount

CH434TQ

Westbourne Road

CH414DX

Claughton Road

CH416RY

Conway Street

CH420NE

Greenway Road

CH415WA

Pacific Road

CH427JA

Whitford Road

CH413RT

Birchwood Avenue

CH259RR

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425LU

Agnes Road

CH412XE

Shaw Street

CH411AU

Pacific Road

CH412AB

Alice Ker Square

CH414DT

Eastbourne Road

CH416AB

Argyle Street

CH419DU

Marquis Street

CH412SD

Rodney Street

CH420LL

Church Road

CH415HB

Albion Street

CH412YJ

Claughton Road

CH429LZ

Borough Road

CH429LU

Glover Street

CH415AS

Hamilton Square

CH259GE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425LR

Allerton Grove

CH425PQ

Rosedale Road

CH412ZE

Derby Road

CH420NJ

Milton Road East

CH419EN

Holt Road

CH415BS

Market Street

CH414LW

Exmouth Gardens

CH412TE

Whetstone Lane

CH415AA

Hamilton Street

CH420JS

Dingle Road

CH415HP

Gertrude Street

CH420LX

Elm Road

CH427JD

Fountain Street

CH413RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419DT

Westbury Street

CH412YB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415EP

Cross Street

CH259SF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415BR

Hamilton Square

CH413QD

Cleveland Street

CH419EA

Ripon Street

CH414PF

Claughton Road

CH416AX

Hamilton Square

CH259GA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415HJ

Gertrude Street

CH427HN

Elmswood Road

CH416AW

Market Street

CH419ED

Thompson Street

CH429NH

Albert Road

CH419DL

Olive Mount

CH415JA

Church Street

CH414HH

Bentinck Street

CH426PJ

Astonwood Road

CH412TN

Oxton Road

CH411AH

Bridge Street

CH411BD

Bridge Street

CH414PE

Adelphi Street

CH419EL

Hillside Road

CH434TG

Westbourne Road

Data Sources

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