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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 150 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
150
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
73.89(+99%)
Public order
19.09(+89%)
Drugs
18.77(+395%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.01(+45%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £112,275 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
Detached2£290,000
Flats3£75,000
Semi-Detached16£146,500
Terraced65£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

CH419DB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415HY

Chester Street

CH420JA

Laurel Road

CH425LB

Holt Hill Terrace

CH425LX

Sidney Terrace

CH425PP

Mossley Road

CH427JA

Whitford Road

CH415JU

Abbey Street

CH420HZ

Chesnut Grove

CH425LR

Allerton Grove

CH419DE

Whetstone Lane

CH420HL

Whalley Road

CH426PB

Wycherley Road

CH415JW

Abbey Close

CH419ED

Thompson Street

CH419FD

Green Lane

CH425LP

Carlton Mount

CH425LU

Agnes Road

CH425LY

Acuba Grove

CH427HP

Elmswood Road

CH420HD

Borough Road

CH420JB

Willmer Road

CH420PB

Elm Road

CH420PQ

Dewberry Close

CH425AB

Church Road

CH425PN

Baytree Road

CH425QD

Ravenshaw Close

CH427HT

Harrowby Road

CH419DA

Argyle Street South

CH419ET

Holt Road

CH427HY

Harrowby Road South

CH427JD

Fountain Street

CH425LS

Church Road

CH419EB

Warrington Street

CH420JR

Ash Road

CH427HG

Maybank Road

CH427HR

Elmswood Road

CH427HS

Harrowby Road

CH420HA

Borough Road

CH420JH

Sycamore Road

CH420JL

Beech Road

CH419DL

Olive Mount

CH427JJ

Derby Road

CH415DJ

Blackpool Street

CH419ER

Hillside Road

CH420HW

Raffles Road

CH420NN

Beech Court

CH412SW

Whetstone Lane

CH425LH

Hampden Road

CH412TB

Wellington Terrace

CH420LB

Chesnut Grove

CH420LE

Church Road

CH420LP

Mill Close

CH425PT

Town Road

CH419EH

Fairview

CH419AU

Old Chester Road

CH419BP

Campbeltown Road

CH419BX

Argyle Street South

CH419DY

Leighton Road

CH425LA

Pearson Road

CH419HU

Hillside Close

CH419DW

Frodsham Street

CH419EG

Hillside Road

CH420HH

Raffles Road

CH420JP

Poplar Grove

CH425LQ

Seymour Street

CH425NP

Downham Road

CH426PL

Bankville Road

CH412SE

Clifton Road

CH419AY

Campbeltown Road

CH419DN

Frodsham Street

CH419EW

Holt Road

CH420LN

Victoria Road

CH420LY

Walker Street

CH425LW

Allerton Road

CH427HH

Derby Road

CH419AL

Marquis Street

CH420JN

Dingle Road

CH420NG

Greenway Road

CH425NL

Downham Road

CH419DX

Kingsdown Street

CH420JZ

Seaton Road

CH420LX

Elm Road

CH420BG

Borough Road

CH420LR

Whitfield Street

CH415FQ

Abbey Close

CH420HS

Mounsey Road

CH420JD

Willmer Road

CH415JH

Monks Ferry

CH420JG

Larch Road

CH425LG

Seymour Street

CH425LL

Hampden Grove

CH426PA

Downham Road

CH412RQ

Rodney Street

CH419AF

Hinderton Road

CH419EZ

Lightbound Road

CH427JS

Greenbank Road

CH415DA

Blackpool Street

CH419AW

Old Chester Road

CH412RG

Rodney Street

Data Sources

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