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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.

Data Sources

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