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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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £113,250 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
Terraced63£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

CH412RN

Rodney Street

CH419HS

Union Street

CH425LN

Allerton Road

CH412TA

Cedar Street

CH419BY

Argyle Street South

CH420JJ

Beech Road

CH420JW

Dingle Road

CH420NR

Convent Close

CH426PD

Wycherley Road

CH427JG

North Road

CH425NB

Sidney Road

CH427HB

Derby Road

CH412XB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH427HZ

Whitford Road

CH419DJ

Holborn Hill

CH419EU

Guy Close

CH419EY

Helmingham Grove

CH426PJ

Astonwood Road

CH419AN

Rock Ferry

CH425LZ

Sidney Road

CH425NH

Sidney Road

CH419EP

Kelvin Road

CH419HQ

Holborn Square

CH420JY

Victoria Road

CH420LD

Church Road

CH420PH

Elm Road

CH423QA

Old Chester Road

CH426PH

Town Road

CH412TE

Whetstone Lane

CH419AA

Hinderton Road

CH420HY

Charlecombe Street

CH425PQ

Rosedale Road

CH426PE

Yelverton Road

CH419DU

Marquis Street

CH427HL

Maybank Road

CH420LA

Elm Grove

CH425PY

Linwood Road

CH419EN

Holt Road

CH419EQ

Hillside Road

CH425PU

Grasville Road

CH427JH

Fountain Street

CH419DT

Westbury Street

CH420AA

Derby Road

CH425LE

Church Road

CH427HU

Harrowby Road

CH419HJ

Appin Road

CH425LF

Church Road

CH419AR

Warrington Street

CH419AX

Warrington Street

CH419DR

Olive Crescent

CH419EA

Ripon Street

CH425QA

Seymour Street

CH415AZ

Priory Mews

CH419ES

Holt Road

CH425LJ

Caerwys Grove

CH415JA

Church Street

CH419AB

Hinderton Road

CH419AP

Warrington Street

CH420HJ

Raffles Road

CH427HJ

Maybank Road

CH412TQ

Whetstone Lane

CH412ZA

Rodney Street

CH419DH

Holt Hill

CH420JE

Willmer Road

CH420ND

Greenway Road

CH420NH

Walker Mews

CH420NS

Shewell Close

CH420HP

Rawcliffe Road

CH420HU

Derby Road

CH420LW

Mill Street

CH427HE

Aspendale Road

CH425PW

Baytree Road

CH426PF

Yelverton Road

CH427HA

Derby Road

CH412SD

Rodney Street

CH425PX

Grasville Road

CH419AJ

Holt Road

CH419DZ

Leighton Road

CH420JT

Milton Road

CH420LZ

Walker Place

CH412TD

Park Grove

CH419BZ

Argyle Street South

CH420LS

Liversidge Road

CH425PS

Ivydale Road

CH427HD

Derby Road

CH415LH

Monks Ferry

CH420HT

Derby Road

CH420JF

Willmer Road

CH425PG

Rosedale Road

CH426PP

Victoria Park Road

CH427JE

North Road

CH427JF

North Road

CH412SF

Clifton Road

CH412TG

Whetstone Lane

CH419AQ

Warrington Street

CH419AS

Queen Street

CH420HX

Derby Road

CH427LD

Heathbank Road

CH419BJ

Chamberlain Street

CH425PZ

Linwood Road

Data Sources

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