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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

CH416EB

Grange Road

CH420HZ

Chesnut Grove

CH411AR

Canning Street

CH416NZ

Grange Road

CH411LH

Tower Wharf

CH411BF

George Street

CH419DX

Kingsdown Street

CH412TJ

Whetstone Lane

CH429NG

Carlton Road

CH412YP

Mount Grove

CH415BP

Hamilton Square

CH419DN

Frodsham Street

CH416HY

St John Street

CH412TD

Park Grove

CH416AA

Argyle Street

CH420JB

Willmer Road

CH420JP

Poplar Grove

CH427HF

Aspendale Road

CH259RL

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420NS

Shewell Close

CH259SB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419AG

Green Lane

CH434TL

Grange View

CH419EY

Helmingham Grove

CH411AP

John Street

CH420LP

Mill Close

CH429LX

Woodville Road

CH411AS

Bridge Street

CH412TQ

Whetstone Lane

CH427HJ

Maybank Road

CH415EA

Chester Street

CH419DR

Olive Crescent

CH415BW

Hamilton Square

CH414NG

Exmouth Street

CH415LH

Monks Ferry

CH411FN

Tower Road

CH259SD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LD

Egerton Wharf

CH414DY

Bentinck Street

CH419DA

Argyle Street South

CH420HJ

Raffles Road

CH416SE

Brunswick Mews

CH416HT

Conway Street

CH420HU

Derby Road

CH419EW

Holt Road

CH413HT

St Laurence Close

CH415EF

Ivy Street

CH412ZA

Rodney Street

CH420HP

Rawcliffe Road

CH411EP

Hamilton Street

CH412SU

Fearnley Road

CH412SR

Lowwood Road

CH429LH

Woodchurch Road

CH420LY

Walker Street

CH415ED

Water Street

CH420HA

Borough Road

CH413RU

Birchwood Close

CH426PP

Victoria Park Road

CH414BR

Craven Street

CH425PW

Baytree Road

CH420LA

Elm Grove

CH419EU

Guy Close

CH412UL

Brimstage Street

CH415HW

Chester Street

CH429LG

Woodchurch Road

CH427HH

Derby Road

CH259RJ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH427HS

Harrowby Road

CH420NA

Tower Hill

CH415BQ

Hamilton Square

CH411AW

Shore Road

CH416DA

Woodside Ferry Approach

CH412UJ

Mount Grove

CH420JG

Larch Road

CH412TF

Whetstone Lane

CH416LP

Brunswick Court

CH420NR

Convent Close

CH412XF

Quarry Bank

CH418FP

Pacific Road

CH426PD

Wycherley Road

CH412QH

Clifton Crescent

CH434TF

Westbourne Road

CH413SG

Wood Close

CH420HW

Raffles Road

CH427JB

Whitford Road

CH259RX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415LD

Priory Wharf

CH415DA

Blackpool Street

CH425PG

Rosedale Road

CH412YQ

Hollybank Road

CH414BG

Paterson Street

CH414BD

Park Road East

CH420LQ

Church Road

CH415WE

Pacific Road

CH419AS

Queen Street

CH425AB

Church Road

CH415FE

Grange Road East

CH419EB

Warrington Street

CH420NP

Rectory Close

CH427HU

Harrowby Road

Data Sources

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