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Birkenhead South

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About

Birkenhead South is a residential neighbourhood situated on the Wirral Peninsula, directly south of Birkenhead's town centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments and local parks like St. James' Gardens. It is served by the Birkenhead South railway station, providing connections towards Liverpool and Chester, and is bordered by the A553 road. The streets are arranged in a largely grid-like pattern, offering views towards the Mersey estuary from some of its higher points.

A notable local landmark is the large, red-brick Bidston Mill, a former windmill that stands as a reminder of the area's historical roots before its major urban expansion. Daily life centres around local shops and services along Tollemache Road and the Norman Street area. The district is also home to several schools and is in proximity to the extensive parkland of Bidston Hill, which features ancient rock carvings and offers walking paths with panoramic views across the river.

Area overview

On average Birkenhead South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. There are 3 schools in Birkenhead South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birkenhead South is home to around 9,379 people, with a population density of about 5,139.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birkenhead South Population
9,379
Population density
5,139.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.14(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.34(+2%)
Public order
17.81(+76%)
Drugs
15.03(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.58(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,775
82.93%
Bangladeshi
519
5.54%
Other White
304
3.24%
Indian
118
1.26%
Other Asian
117
1.25%
Total population: 9,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,764
24.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,563
21.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,269
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,132
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,177

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,565
35.62%
Owns with a mortgage
885
20.14%
Other social rented
838
19.07%
Owns outright
760
17.3%
Social rents from council
137
3.12%
Total households: 4,394

Property prices in Birkenhead South

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 in Birkenhead South 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 South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£129,950
Detached4£174,500
Flats4£76,000
Terraced66£110,000

10 years median price trend in Birkenhead South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead South.

All postcodes in Birkenhead South

CH427HH

Derby Road

CH412SN

Whetstone Lane

CH412TA

Cedar Street

CH425QA

Seymour Street

CH427HA

Derby Road

CH420NH

Walker Mews

CH420AA

Derby Road

CH427HL

Maybank Road

CH419AG

Green Lane

CH419DN

Frodsham Street

CH427HD

Derby Road

CH420NN

Beech Court

CH420HA

Borough Road

CH419DH

Holt Hill

CH415EE

Ivy Street

CH420HH

Raffles Road

CH427HE

Aspendale Road

CH412XB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420LU

Harland Road

CH420HW

Raffles Road

CH419DR

Olive Crescent

CH425PG

Rosedale Road

CH412SD

Rodney Street

CH426PD

Wycherley Road

CH420BG

Borough Road

CH419EA

Ripon Street

CH419ED

Thompson Street

CH420JH

Sycamore Road

CH419DF

Mollington Link

CH420JD

Willmer Road

CH425NL

Downham Road

CH420JG

Larch Road

CH420HB

Borough Road

CH420JP

Poplar Grove

CH419AN

Rock Ferry

CH425LN

Allerton Road

CH420ND

Greenway Road

CH420JJ

Beech Road

CH420JY

Victoria Road

CH412TQ

Whetstone Lane

CH427HP

Elmswood Road

CH425NP

Downham Road

CH420PG

Spruce Close

CH425QD

Ravenshaw Close

CH420NS

Shewell Close

CH412SE

Clifton Road

CH427HJ

Maybank Road

CH420LB

Chesnut Grove

CH427JE

North Road

CH426PQ

Well Lane

CH425LG

Seymour Street

CH412RN

Rodney Street

CH425QB

Church Road

CH420LD

Church Road

CH427JA

Whitford Road

CH419AY

Campbeltown Road

CH427HU

Harrowby Road

CH427HG

Maybank Road

CH419EQ

Hillside Road

CH419DA

Argyle Street South

CH425AB

Church Road

CH420LZ

Walker Place

CH427HB

Derby Road

CH419DU

Marquis Street

CH420LA

Elm Grove

CH419BN

New Chester Road

CH412TB

Wellington Terrace

CH419AB

Hinderton Road

CH420HJ

Raffles Road

CH419EW

Holt Road

CH425LP

Carlton Mount

CH415JW

Abbey Close

CH425NA

Holly Grove

CH419BP

Campbeltown Road

CH423QA

Old Chester Road

CH419AU

Old Chester Road

CH419AR

Warrington Street

CH425LY

Acuba Grove

CH425LT

Church Terrace

CH427JF

North Road

CH426PJ

Astonwood Road

CH419AA

Hinderton Road

CH419EY

Helmingham Grove

CH420JR

Ash Road

CH420JQ

Larch Road

CH420PB

Elm Road

CH419BU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415JH

Monks Ferry

CH425LL

Hampden Grove

CH412TD

Park Grove

CH426PP

Victoria Park Road

CH420JT

Milton Road

CH419DX

Kingsdown Street

CH425LA

Pearson Road

CH420NR

Convent Close

CH420LN

Victoria Road

CH419BZ

Argyle Street South

CH415LH

Monks Ferry

CH420JA

Laurel Road

CH427HF

Aspendale Road

Data Sources

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