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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

CH434TN

Grange View

CH434TQ

Westbourne Road

CH412UW

Borough Road

CH412XZ

Clifton Crescent

CH415WE

Pacific Road

CH416LH

Athol Street

CH425PQ

Rosedale Road

CH426PE

Yelverton Road

CH259RB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412UQ

Halcyon Road

CH414AA

Pacific Road

CH414BY

Grange Road West

CH414NF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415WA

Pacific Road

CH416AY

Hamilton Square

CH416LL

Lord Street

CH419DU

Marquis Street

CH427HL

Maybank Road

CH411AS

Bridge Street

CH412XN

Woodchurch Road

CH414LW

Exmouth Gardens

CH415BQ

Hamilton Square

CH416EJ

Charing Cross

CH416HH

Oliver Street East

CH420LA

Elm Grove

CH425PY

Linwood Road

CH429NE

Briardale Road

CH411AY

Bridge Street

CH412QR

Cook Street

CH412US

Brattan Road

CH413RY

St Annes Close

CH416JA

Vittoria Street

CH419EN

Holt Road

CH419EQ

Hillside Road

CH425PU

Grasville Road

CH427JH

Fountain Street

CH259GA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RQ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416RX

Douglas Street

CH414NH

Cardigan Avenue

CH412SG

Clifton Road

CH412TW

Oxton Road

CH412UJ

Mount Grove

CH419DT

Westbury Street

CH420AA

Derby Road

CH425LE

Church Road

CH427HU

Harrowby Road

CH414AP

Hemingford Street

CH412TJ

Whetstone Lane

CH412TP

Oxton Road

CH414FF

Parkfield Place

CH415BU

Douglas Street

CH416JB

Lord Street

CH419HJ

Appin Road

CH425LF

Church Road

CH414PP

Europa Boulevard

CH413LU

Wood Street

CH415EY

Duncan Street

CH419AR

Warrington Street

CH419AX

Warrington Street

CH419DR

Olive Crescent

CH419EA

Ripon Street

CH259RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411BD

Bridge Street

CH412QS

Whetstone Lane

CH412QX

Cook Street

CH412SR

Lowwood Road

CH412YW

Claughton Road

CH414PE

Adelphi Street

CH415ET

Hornby Street

CH416LE

Athol Street

CH425QA

Seymour Street

CH429NW

Kingsland Road

CH412RB

Borough Road

CH259TB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412ZE

Derby Road

CH415AZ

Priory Mews

CH415ES

Castle Street

CH416AF

Argyle Street

CH416DY

Grange Road

CH416JE

Conway Street

CH425LJ

Caerwys Grove

CH413JE

Beckwith Street East

CH414HH

Bentinck Street

CH414LX

Bentinck Close

CH415JA

Church Street

CH419AB

Hinderton Road

CH419AP

Warrington Street

CH420HJ

Raffles Road

CH427HJ

Maybank Road

CH259BJ

Pacific Road

CH411FF

Tower Wharf

CH412TQ

Whetstone Lane

CH412ZA

Rodney Street

CH413RX

Kinmel Close

CH414BH

Paterson Street

CH414PQ

Exmouth Close

CH419DH

Holt Hill

Data Sources

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