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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

CH416JN

Price Street

CH412TH

Clifton Road

CH412TS

Oak Bank

CH426PB

Wycherley Road

CH415BN

Hamilton Square

CH425LT

Church Terrace

CH416EL

Menai Street

CH411BN

Sandford Street

CH411BR

Freeman Street

CH419EZ

Lightbound Road

CH419AE

Hinderton Road

CH413LY

Park Street

CH415JW

Abbey Close

CH414BH

Paterson Street

CH425LN

Allerton Road

CH415DL

Chester Street

CH425LW

Allerton Road

CH425LS

Church Road

CH425PU

Grasville Road

CH416JE

Conway Street

CH259RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416LF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419AU

Old Chester Road

CH420HY

Charlecombe Street

CH412RG

Rodney Street

CH416AF

Argyle Street

CH412YN

Claughton Road

CH416AD

Argyle Street

CH411AY

Bridge Street

CH411ND

Canning Street

CH415HA

Albion Street

CH420LR

Whitfield Street

CH412UQ

Halcyon Road

CH411ET

Park Street

CH413QA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415LB

Priory Wharf

CH434YD

Town View Mews

CH420HS

Mounsey Road

CH416DY

Grange Road

CH429LY

Woodville Road

CH412QQ

Oxton Road

CH415AE

Hamilton Street

CH419EH

Fairview

CH412SS

Circular Road

CH415BT

Market Street

CH416LE

Athol Street

CH427HT

Harrowby Road

CH411LX

Argyle Street

CH420JY

Victoria Road

CH414AP

Hemingford Street

CH259SA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412XB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425NH

Sidney Road

CH420LB

Chesnut Grove

CH425LQ

Seymour Street

CH413JU

St Anne Street

CH259TA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415JH

Monks Ferry

CH415AR

Hamilton Square

CH420PB

Elm Road

CH427HY

Harrowby Road South

CH414PJ

Conway Drive

CH412UD

Carnforth Close

CH412SJ

The Woodlands

CH425QD

Ravenshaw Close

CH425PF

Well Lane

CH259SH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416RT

Claughton Road

CH415JF

Hamilton Square

CH419HU

Hillside Close

CH415BU

Douglas Street

CH425LY

Acuba Grove

CH414BS

Craven Street

CH411LY

Bridge Street

CH414BQ

Paterson Street

CH420HN

Raffles Road

CH412SZ

Maple Street

CH425PY

Linwood Road

CH420LW

Mill Street

CH259ZZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416LL

Lord Street

CH412TR

Cartmel Close

CH420PH

Elm Road

CH411BG

Taylor Street

CH426PG

Well Lane

CH420JA

Laurel Road

CH429NA

Borough Road

CH419AR

Warrington Street

CH416EX

Claughton Road

CH419DP

Olive Mount

CH420NF

Greenway Road

CH413RY

St Annes Close

CH412ST

Lowwood Grove

CH411FH

Tower Wharf

CH414EA

Bright Street

CH412YL

Claughton Road

CH414LY

Park Close

CH412XJ

Quarrybank Street

CH420JW

Dingle Road

CH419AF

Hinderton Road

Data Sources

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