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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

CH412SW

Whetstone Lane

CH412XZ

Clifton Crescent

CH414PG

Bentinck Street

CH416AU

Hamilton Square

CH416AE

Argyle Street

CH419HJ

Appin Road

CH259RB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420NH

Walker Mews

CH411AN

Bridge Street

CH427HE

Aspendale Road

CH412TA

Cedar Street

CH414BL

Knowles Street

CH416HA

Vittoria Street

CH412YW

Claughton Road

CH420NQ

Dial Road

CH415ES

Castle Street

CH425QA

Seymour Street

CH414NA

Hilton Close

CH420JU

Milton Road

CH427JJ

Derby Road

CH416HB

Market Street

CH412UE

Woodchurch Road

CH420JR

Ash Road

CH416JA

Vittoria Street

CH420AA

Derby Road

CH425PX

Grasville Road

CH415EJ

Pilgrim Street

CH416RN

Conway Street

CH415EQ

Church Street

CH420HL

Whalley Road

CH427HD

Derby Road

CH412SY

Hollybank Road

CH419AY

Campbeltown Road

CH412SL

The Woodlands

CH420HB

Borough Road

CH416LA

Claughton Road

CH414AR

Elm Street

CH412QS

Whetstone Lane

CH420JH

Sycamore Road

CH415EG

Church Street

CH414FF

Parkfield Place

CH414AF

Conway Street

CH414PN

Pacific Road

CH425LX

Sidney Terrace

CH412SF

Clifton Road

CH434YG

Maritime Park

CH419AX

Warrington Street

CH413PD

Russell Street

CH259RE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412SE

Clifton Road

CH416RR

Conway Street

CH419DS

Frodsham Street

CH416HH

Oliver Street East

CH415ET

Hornby Street

CH412RL

Salisbury Street

CH429NQ

Carlton Road

CH427HB

Derby Road

CH427HQ

Maybank Road

CH411AT

Bridge Street

CH434TN

Grange View

CH416EN

Claughton Road

CH415FQ

Abbey Close

CH413QB

Cleveland Street

CH414AU

Simpson Street

CH414LR

Exmouth Way

CH415DJ

Blackpool Street

CH411FF

Tower Wharf

CH427HX

Harrowby Road

CH412SP

Brookland Road

CH416AP

Oliver Lane

CH415EW

Albion Street

CH411EL

Albion Street

CH420LJ

Church Road

CH414BB

Park Road East

CH412SN

Whetstone Lane

CH429NN

Kingsland Road

CH425PN

Baytree Road

CH411BJ

Lord Street

CH434TA

Henthorne Street

CH259BJ

Pacific Road

CH419HE

Hinderton Close

CH423QA

Old Chester Road

CH414BW

Craven Street

CH425LH

Hampden Road

CH416DJ

Hamilton Street

CH414BY

Grange Road West

CH416AG

Argyle Street

CH259RZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425LG

Seymour Street

CH417HF

Pacific Road

CH412QR

Cook Street

CH420LE

Church Road

CH416EA

Grange Road

CH419ER

Hillside Road

CH415HL

Camperdown Street

CH412SG

Clifton Road

CH429NW

Kingsland Road

CH425LL

Hampden Grove

CH419ET

Holt Road

CH419DF

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Data Sources

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