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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

CH416NX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425PS

Ivydale Road

CH416AS

Hamilton Square

CH416JB

Lord Street

CH415EN

Hamilton Street

CH413JA

Conway Street

CH412PF

Grange Road

CH416AZ

Hamilton Square

CH427JH

Fountain Street

CH411LJ

Pacific Road

CH434TT

Ridley Street

CH420HT

Derby Road

CH413PR

Vittoria Street

CH412ZB

Lowwood Road

CH259FX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420PF

Victoria Fields

CH414LX

Bentinck Close

CH434TP

Carlisle Mews

CH419EQ

Hillside Road

CH429NE

Briardale Road

CH412XP

Oxton Road

CH412US

Brattan Road

CH419DB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416HG

Oliver Street

CH419DY

Leighton Road

CH412RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416AY

Hamilton Square

CH414AA

Pacific Road

CH420LZ

Walker Place

CH259RN

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414BX

Parkfield Place

CH427HZ

Whitford Road

CH426PL

Bankville Road

CH414LZ

Gladstone Close

CH425LJ

Caerwys Grove

CH414FD

Conway Street

CH416EY

Claughton Road

CH416EJ

Charing Cross

CH419AQ

Warrington Street

CH419BZ

Argyle Street South

CH415LS

Albion Street

CH416ES

Claughton Road

CH419AA

Hinderton Road

CH419AP

Warrington Street

CH412UU

Falcon Road

CH412UP

Mount Grove

CH414BJ

Paterson Street

CH425LE

Church Road

CH411AL

Hamilton Street

CH412QX

Cook Street

CH259RP

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414PP

Europa Boulevard

CH420JE

Willmer Road

CH416SA

Lorn Street

CH419DH

Holt Hill

CH411AD

Argyle Street

CH416AQ

Hamilton Square

CH425LB

Holt Hill Terrace

CH415DQ

Chester Street

CH419BX

Argyle Street South

CH411EW

Canning Street

CH420LU

Harland Road

CH416AJ

Market Street

CH413AB

Park Street

CH415DE

Chester Street

CH420LH

Church Road

CH416BU

Pacific Road

CH412RN

Rodney Street

CH420JQ

Larch Road

CH415EB

Robinson Mews

CH413PJ

Brook Street East

CH420PQ

Dewberry Close

CH412SQ

Clifton Road

CH420HX

Derby Road

CH259RW

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412UG

Halcyon Road

CH259TB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425LF

Church Road

CH412XU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH427HP

Elmswood Road

CH419DQ

Holt Hill

CH413RJ

Pacific Road

CH420HD

Borough Road

CH419AD

Hinderton Road

CH259RY

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RT

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414PQ

Exmouth Close

CH412TL

Oxton Road

CH414NB

Craven Close

CH426PQ

Well Lane

CH416LW

Vittoria Street

CH419EP

Kelvin Road

CH412ZD

Quarrybank Street

CH416LH

Athol Street

CH434TW

Clarendon Close

CH427HA

Derby Road

CH427HW

Elmswood Road

CH412UZ

Borough Road

CH425PT

Town Road

Data Sources

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