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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

CH259SB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412QH

Clifton Crescent

CH412RL

Salisbury Street

CH412ST

Lowwood Grove

CH412SW

Whetstone Lane

CH412YH

Claughton Road

CH415BN

Hamilton Square

CH415EF

Church Street

CH416JN

Price Street

CH416LW

Vittoria Street

CH425LH

Hampden Road

CH425PL

Elderwood Road

CH411BR

Freeman Street

CH411BQ

Taylor Street

CH412SQ

Clifton Road

CH412TB

Wellington Terrace

CH412ZB

Lowwood Road

CH413QB

Cleveland Street

CH414BQ

Paterson Street

CH415HW

Chester Street

CH416DL

Hamilton Street

CH420LB

Chesnut Grove

CH420LE

Church Road

CH420LP

Mill Close

CH425PT

Town Road

CH434YG

Maritime Park

CH419EH

Fairview

CH412UD

Carnforth Close

CH412XP

Oxton Road

CH414BX

Parkfield Place

CH414NA

Hilton Close

CH415EB

Robinson Mews

CH416AH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416DU

Chester Street

CH419AU

Old Chester Road

CH419BX

Argyle Street South

CH419DY

Leighton Road

CH425LA

Pearson Road

CH434TT

Ridley Street

CH411LJ

Pacific Road

CH412YQ

Hollybank Road

CH413PR

Vittoria Street

CH414PF

Claughton Road

CH415BS

Market Street

CH416ND

Cleveland Street

CH419HU

Hillside Close

CH259RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414AN

Conway Street

CH414PN

Pacific Road

CH419DW

Frodsham Street

CH419EG

Hillside Road

CH420HH

Raffles Road

CH420JP

Poplar Grove

CH425LQ

Seymour Street

CH426PL

Bankville Road

CH259RR

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412SE

Clifton Road

CH413RU

Birchwood Close

CH414EA

Bright Street

CH416AZ

Hamilton Square

CH419AY

Campbeltown Road

CH419DN

Frodsham Street

CH419EW

Holt Road

CH420LN

Victoria Road

CH420LY

Walker Street

CH425LW

Allerton Road

CH427HH

Derby Road

CH259RT

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AU

Pacific Road

CH413RB

Cleveland Street

CH414BJ

Paterson Street

CH415AD

Hamilton Street

CH415EQ

Church Street

CH419AL

Marquis Street

CH420JN

Dingle Road

CH425NL

Downham Road

CH259RH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AH

Bridge Street

CH411AT

Bridge Street

CH411BN

Sandford Street

CH414BR

Craven Street

CH416PX

Pacific Road

CH419DX

Kingsdown Street

CH420JZ

Seaton Road

CH420LX

Elm Road

CH411AL

Hamilton Street

CH412SJ

The Woodlands

CH414BD

Park Road East

CH414NG

Exmouth Street

CH415AT

Hamilton Square

CH416DJ

Hamilton Street

CH416HB

Market Street

CH420BG

Borough Road

CH434TR

Belmont Grove

CH416LF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RH

Vincent Street

CH420LR

Whitfield Street

CH434TG

Westbourne Road

Data Sources

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