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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

CH420JE

Willmer Road

CH420ND

Greenway Road

CH420NH

Walker Mews

CH420NS

Shewell Close

CH429LG

Woodchurch Road

CH415JF

Hamilton Square

CH416DA

Woodside Ferry Approach

CH416EN

Claughton Road

CH416HG

Oliver Street

CH416LZ

Dacre Street

CH420HP

Rawcliffe Road

CH420HU

Derby Road

CH420LW

Mill Street

CH420NA

Tower Hill

CH427HE

Aspendale Road

CH434JE

Henthorne Street

CH411EW

Canning Street

CH412ZL

The Pyramids

CH416AX

Hamilton Square

CH425PW

Baytree Road

CH426PF

Yelverton Road

CH427HA

Derby Road

CH434YE

Town View

CH412SD

Rodney Street

CH413HU

Beckwith Street East

CH413JA

Conway Street

CH414LR

Exmouth Way

CH415BP

Hamilton Square

CH416RR

Conway Street

CH420NE

Greenway Road

CH425PX

Grasville Road

CH259SD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414NB

Craven Close

CH415HA

Albion Street

CH416EY

Claughton Road

CH416SE

Brunswick Mews

CH419DZ

Leighton Road

CH420JT

Milton Road

CH420LZ

Walker Place

CH429LH

Woodchurch Road

CH429NQ

Carlton Road

CH259RY

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411FN

Tower Road

CH412TD

Park Grove

CH415BX

Hinson Street

CH416NZ

Grange Road

CH419BZ

Argyle Street South

CH420LS

Liversidge Road

CH425PS

Ivydale Road

CH427HD

Derby Road

CH434TP

Carlisle Mews

CH414FD

Conway Street

CH414PG

Bentinck Street

CH415LH

Monks Ferry

CH416AQ

Hamilton Square

CH420HT

Derby Road

CH420JF

Willmer Road

CH425PG

Rosedale Road

CH426PP

Victoria Park Road

CH412SF

Clifton Road

CH412TG

Whetstone Lane

CH413RJ

Pacific Road

CH414AU

Simpson Street

CH414BG

Paterson Street

CH416EA

Grange Road

CH419AQ

Warrington Street

CH419AS

Queen Street

CH420HX

Derby Road

CH434YF

Warwick Close

CH412PF

Grange Road

CH413PE

Park Street

CH415HP

Gertrude Street

CH425PZ

Linwood Road

CH259RG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412TH

Clifton Road

CH412UT

Ashford Road

CH412ZD

Quarrybank Street

CH413AB

Park Street

CH414AR

Elm Street

CH414LY

Park Close

CH415EG

Church Street

CH415LD

Priory Wharf

CH416AU

Hamilton Square

CH420NJ

Milton Road East

CH420PG

Spruce Close

CH259RE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414BL

Knowles Street

CH414FH

Cardigan Avenue

CH415DL

Chester Street

CH416EL

Menai Street

CH416RY

Conway Street

CH427HF

Aspendale Road

CH427HX

Harrowby Road

CH429LU

Glover Street

CH411AR

Canning Street

CH412PZ

Borough Road East

CH416RT

Claughton Road

CH419BU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419DG

Holt Hill

CH419EL

Hillside Road

Data Sources

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