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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

CH434TR

Belmont Grove

CH420BG

Borough Road

CH414DF

Grange Road West

CH259RG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419DW

Frodsham Street

CH434TX

Alfred Road

CH416ND

Cleveland Street

CH426PF

Yelverton Road

CH413HU

Beckwith Street East

CH425LZ

Sidney Road

CH412TP

Oxton Road

CH412XX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412QJ

Oxton Road

CH415JU

Abbey Street

CH412SH

The Woodlands

CH414FG

Florence Street

CH420JN

Dingle Road

CH412XY

Conway Street

CH434YE

Town View

CH420JT

Milton Road

CH414NH

Cardigan Avenue

CH412TX

Carnforth Close

CH415HY

Chester Street

CH416PN

Market Street

CH413LU

Wood Street

CH412UT

Ashford Road

CH259RU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH419EJ

Fairfax Road

CH412RB

Borough Road

CH411BQ

Taylor Street

CH420HH

Raffles Road

CH416PX

Pacific Road

CH426PE

Yelverton Road

CH415EY

Duncan Street

CH416AR

Lorn Street

CH429NF

Briardale Road

CH427LG

Prenton Road East

CH413JE

Beckwith Street East

CH416JD

Conway Street

CH419AB

Hinderton Road

CH427HR

Elmswood Road

CH419AL

Marquis Street

CH419DZ

Leighton Road

CH259SG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420LD

Church Road

CH419DD

Mollington Street

CH415AD

Hamilton Street

CH412TZ

Balls Road East

CH419BY

Argyle Street South

CH412RH

Vincent Street

CH416DL

Hamilton Street

CH414AG

Conway Street

CH415EH

Pilgrim Street

CH414FH

Cardigan Avenue

CH412TB

Wellington Terrace

CH413PG

Price Street

CH412UW

Borough Road

CH425PZ

Linwood Road

CH425NB

Sidney Road

CH414DA

Grange Road West

CH415HU

St Marys Gate

CH434YF

Warwick Close

CH259RH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412PH

Grange Road

CH412PZ

Borough Road East

CH415HN

Brandon Street

CH420PG

Spruce Close

CH413JD

Beckwith Street East

CH259RQ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412ZL

The Pyramids

CH415EU

Mortimer Street

CH416BB

Oliver Street

CH413QZ

Vittoria Street

CH416LZ

Dacre Street

CH415AZ

Priory Mews

CH259RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420ND

Greenway Road

CH416DU

Chester Street

CH415AL

Hamilton Street

CH425LD

Church Road

CH416EP

Corfu Street

CH416AH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414NT

Adelphi Street

CH412SX

Hazel Road

CH412YH

Claughton Road

CH416AN

Market Street

CH412TG

Whetstone Lane

CH259RS

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH425QB

Church Road

CH414DD

Bentinck Street

CH415EX

Duncan Street

CH420NN

Beech Court

CH420JZ

Seaton Road

CH415BD

Hamilton Square

CH415DD

Thomas Street

CH414NF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AG

Shore Road

CH425NA

Holly Grove

CH427HL

Maybank Road

Data Sources

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