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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

CH415EW

Albion Street

CH415FQ

Abbey Close

CH416HY

St John Street

CH412TX

Carnforth Close

CH413LY

Park Street

CH420HS

Mounsey Road

CH420JD

Willmer Road

CH412SU

Fearnley Road

CH412TS

Oak Bank

CH412UG

Halcyon Road

CH413SG

Wood Close

CH415JH

Monks Ferry

CH420JG

Larch Road

CH425LG

Seymour Street

CH425LL

Hampden Grove

CH426PA

Downham Road

CH429LZ

Borough Road

CH259FX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RL

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411BG

Taylor Street

CH412RQ

Rodney Street

CH416AB

Argyle Street

CH416AN

Market Street

CH416HA

Vittoria Street

CH419AF

Hinderton Road

CH419EZ

Lightbound Road

CH420LJ

Church Road

CH411BJ

Lord Street

CH411ND

Canning Street

CH412XE

Shaw Street

CH415DA

Blackpool Street

CH415ER

Market Street

CH415HJ

Gertrude Street

CH420NQ

Dial Road

CH414DF

Grange Road West

CH415EA

Chester Street

CH411EP

Hamilton Street

CH412RG

Rodney Street

CH412RN

Rodney Street

CH412XU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412YB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412YL

Claughton Road

CH415EN

Hamilton Street

CH416EB

Grange Road

CH416EX

Claughton Road

CH416LA

Claughton Road

CH423UN

Mersey Walk

CH425LN

Allerton Road

CH434TF

Westbourne Road

CH259RP

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412SX

Hazel Road

CH412TA

Cedar Street

CH413PG

Price Street

CH414FG

Florence Street

CH414PJ

Conway Drive

CH415AS

Hamilton Square

CH419BY

Argyle Street South

CH420JJ

Beech Road

CH420JW

Dingle Road

CH420NR

Convent Close

CH426PD

Wycherley Road

CH429NA

Borough Road

CH412TF

Whetstone Lane

CH412YJ

Claughton Road

CH414DX

Claughton Road

CH416AR

Lorn Street

CH425NB

Sidney Road

CH427HB

Derby Road

CH434TX

Alfred Road

CH412XB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414AW

Parkfield Avenue

CH415DE

Chester Street

CH427HZ

Whitford Road

CH415LB

Priory Wharf

CH419DJ

Holborn Hill

CH419EU

Guy Close

CH419EY

Helmingham Grove

CH426PJ

Astonwood Road

CH425LZ

Sidney Road

CH259RN

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LX

Argyle Street

CH413HT

St Laurence Close

CH413JU

St Anne Street

CH425NH

Sidney Road

CH414DA

Grange Road West

CH415DD

Thomas Street

CH416JD

Conway Street

CH419EP

Kelvin Road

CH420JY

Victoria Road

CH420LD

Church Road

CH420PH

Elm Road

CH423QA

Old Chester Road

CH426PH

Town Road

CH411AD

Argyle Street

CH411AN

Bridge Street

CH412TE

Whetstone Lane

CH412TL

Oxton Road

CH416AD

Argyle Street

CH419AA

Hinderton Road

CH420HY

Charlecombe Street

Data Sources

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