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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

CH420JQ

Larch Road

CH425PF

Well Lane

CH259TA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411EL

Albion Street

CH414AG

Conway Street

CH414DY

Bentinck Street

CH415BW

Hamilton Square

CH415EH

Pilgrim Street

CH415FD

Grange Road East

CH419DF

Mollington Link

CH420HB

Borough Road

CH420HN

Raffles Road

CH425LD

Church Road

CH427JB

Whitford Road

CH429LX

Woodville Road

CH411LY

Bridge Street

CH412AB

Alice Ker Square

CH412TZ

Balls Road East

CH412UP

Mount Grove

CH419HH

Appin Road

CH426PG

Well Lane

CH427HW

Elmswood Road

CH434TW

Clarendon Close

CH412SB

Rodney Street

CH412SN

Whetstone Lane

CH412SY

Hollybank Road

CH414BW

Craven Street

CH415EE

Ivy Street

CH419DP

Olive Mount

CH419EJ

Fairfax Road

CH420HR

Tatton Road

CH420JS

Dingle Road

CH412QQ

Oxton Road

CH412YN

Claughton Road

CH415DQ

Chester Street

CH415HN

Brandon Street

CH416AA

Argyle Street

CH416HT

Conway Street

CH418FP

Pacific Road

CH420JU

Milton Road

CH420LQ

Church Road

CH420PF

Victoria Fields

CH434YD

Town View Mews

CH259RJ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LU

John Street

CH412PH

Grange Road

CH412QJ

Oxton Road

CH412SZ

Maple Street

CH415AR

Hamilton Square

CH415FE

Grange Road East

CH416AW

Market Street

CH419AG

Green Lane

CH420NP

Rectory Close

CH425QB

Church Road

CH429NH

Albert Road

CH411AP

John Street

CH412TR

Cartmel Close

CH259SA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415BD

Hamilton Square

CH415BT

Market Street

CH416BB

Oliver Street

CH419DD

Mollington Street

CH259RU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LF

Morpeth Wharf

CH415EJ

Pilgrim Street

CH416EP

Corfu Street

CH416LT

Marion Street

CH419AE

Hinderton Road

CH420NF

Greenway Road

CH429NG

Carlton Road

CH411AW

Shore Road

CH413JD

Beckwith Street East

CH415BR

Hamilton Square

CH415HB

Albion Street

CH416AG

Argyle Street

CH416SA

Lorn Street

CH419DS

Frodsham Street

CH419HE

Hinderton Close

CH420JX

Victoria Road

CH427HN

Elmswood Road

CH411AG

Shore Road

CH412SP

Brookland Road

CH412SS

Circular Road

CH413QD

Cleveland Street

CH425LT

Church Terrace

CH425NA

Holly Grove

CH429LY

Woodville Road

CH259RX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415AE

Hamilton Street

CH415EP

Cross Street

CH416LP

Brunswick Court

CH419AD

Hinderton Road

CH419DQ

Holt Hill

CH427HQ

Maybank Road

CH259RZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411ET

Park Street

CH415HU

St Marys Gate

CH416AP

Oliver Lane

Data Sources

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