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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

CH420HR

Tatton Road

CH419EP

Kelvin Road

CH419HQ

Holborn Square

CH419ES

Holt Road

CH419DW

Frodsham Street

CH425PT

Town Road

CH425PY

Linwood Road

CH419DE

Whetstone Lane

CH419HJ

Appin Road

CH427HZ

Whitford Road

CH425LJ

Caerwys Grove

CH412ZA

Rodney Street

CH425LE

Church Road

CH420LY

Walker Street

CH419EH

Fairview

CH419HH

Appin Road

CH427JG

North Road

CH425LH

Hampden Road

CH427HY

Harrowby Road South

CH420JZ

Seaton Road

CH419AP

Warrington Street

CH426PA

Downham Road

CH425PQ

Rosedale Road

CH427HW

Elmswood Road

CH420HT

Derby Road

CH425LX

Sidney Terrace

CH412SF

Clifton Road

CH427JJ

Derby Road

CH426PB

Wycherley Road

CH427HR

Elmswood Road

CH419DB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH420LE

Church Road

CH419DL

Olive Mount

CH415HY

Chester Street

CH415DA

Blackpool Street

CH419DP

Olive Mount

CH427JH

Fountain Street

CH427JD

Fountain Street

CH419DJ

Holborn Hill

CH420NP

Rectory Close

CH412TE

Whetstone Lane

CH415HU

St Marys Gate

CH426PL

Bankville Road

CH426PH

Town Road

CH425LQ

Seymour Street

CH426PE

Yelverton Road

CH420LQ

Church Road

CH419HE

Hinderton Close

CH420LS

Liversidge Road

CH419EB

Warrington Street

CH419DG

Holt Hill

CH419AZ

Union Street

CH419EG

Hillside Road

CH425LF

Church Road

CH420JE

Willmer Road

CH425LW

Allerton Road

CH420HN

Raffles Road

CH420HS

Mounsey Road

CH412SY

Hollybank Road

CH419DY

Leighton Road

CH419BY

Argyle Street South

CH419AT

Old Chester Road

CH420HZ

Chesnut Grove

CH419AD

Hinderton Road

CH420JN

Dingle Road

CH412SB

Rodney Street

CH420PH

Elm Road

CH412SZ

Maple Street

CH412TG

Whetstone Lane

CH420HX

Derby Road

CH425PZ

Linwood Road

CH426PG

Well Lane

CH425LB

Holt Hill Terrace

CH427HQ

Maybank Road

CH420LH

Church Road

CH420HP

Rawcliffe Road

CH419AE

Hinderton Road

CH419EZ

Lightbound Road

CH419DZ

Leighton Road

CH419DD

Mollington Street

CH420NG

Greenway Road

CH412RQ

Rodney Street

CH415AZ

Priory Mews

CH419DS

Frodsham Street

CH420LP

Mill Close

CH420JX

Victoria Road

CH419DQ

Holt Hill

CH419HS

Union Street

CH420HD

Borough Road

CH412SW

Whetstone Lane

CH420LW

Mill Street

CH425PS

Ivydale Road

CH420HU

Derby Road

CH420HL

Whalley Road

CH427HX

Harrowby Road

CH415DJ

Blackpool Street

CH427HT

Harrowby Road

CH419AF

Hinderton Road

CH420LX

Elm Road

CH419BJ

Chamberlain Street

Data Sources

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