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About

Seacombe ward occupies a northern section of the Wirral peninsula, facing the River Mersey. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its waterfront location is defined by the Seacombe Ferry Terminal, a key transport link for commuters crossing to Liverpool. The surrounding land is largely urban, with local shops and services concentrated along central roads to serve the community.

The riverfront is a dominant feature, with walkways offering views of the Liverpool skyline and busy port traffic. Inland, the terrain includes several parks and recreational grounds that provide green space. The area has a notable maritime history connected to the ferry service and the former landing stages. Local infrastructure is geared towards residential needs, with schools and community centres situated within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Seacombe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seacombe is £35,356 per year. The median sale price in Seacombe is £129,000 (around £141 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £160,000. There are 5 schools in Seacombe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seacombe is home to around 14,907 people, with a population density of about 4,377.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seacombe Population
14,907
Population density
4,377.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.48(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.36(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(-21%)
Public order
12.14(+20%)
Drugs
11.14(+186%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,633
91.46%
Other White
298
2%
Other Asian
140
0.94%
Bangladeshi
99
0.66%
Irish
94
0.63%
Total population: 14,906

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,753
24.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,220
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
2,133
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,926
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,430
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 11,399

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,129
31.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,392
20.78%
Owns outright
1,346
20.09%
Other social rented
1,279
19.09%
Social rents from council
369
5.51%
Total households: 6,700

Property prices in Seacombe

Median price: £129,000
Price per sq ft: £141
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £160K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Seacombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seacombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£232,500£144
Semi-Detached23£152,000£150
Terraced83£127,500£134
Flats13£95,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seacombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seacombe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,000£80,000£68,500
2017£110,000£99,950£74,000
2018£105,630£89,950£80,000
2019£100,000£100,000£74,000
2020£48,950£106,500£82,250
2021£85,000£118,000£90,000
2022£100,000£125,000£112,000
2023£90,000£140,000£113,500
2024£93,750£130,000£115,000
2025£95,000£146,000£120,000
2026£95,000£141,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seacombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seacombe.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103£99£75
2017£112£92£76
2018£108£92£86
2019£108£96£83
2020£88£112£95
2021£100£122£102
2022£137£132£117
2023£96£142£122
2024£129£133£122
2025£137£149£131
2026£135£150£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seacombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Seacombe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Seacombe ward.

Local councillors

Kaitlin Stuart

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Charles Stuart

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Thomas Stewart Laing

Seacombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Seacombe

CH448DW

Buchanan Road

CH446QY

Birkenhead Road

CH447AW

St Pauls Road

CH447AQ

William Street

CH446RA

Hatherley Street

CH447EH

Wheatland Lane

CH444BP

Hillcroft Road

CH449DZ

Park Avenue

CH411JJ

Logan Road

CH449BX

Pendennis Road

CH444AU

Gorse Crescent

CH444SJ

Brighton Street

CH448DS

Buchanan Road

CH448EN

Falkland Road

CH444SN

Brighton Street

CH444AW

Gorsedale Road

CH449AD

Liscard Road

CH446JP

Luke Street

CH447ET

Oakdale Avenue

CH447EE

Wheatland Lane

CH446NB

Borough Road

CH411DS

Redbridge Quay

CH446PT

Shirley Street

CH444AP

Gorsedale Road

CH446NU

Borough Road East

CH446JA

Fell Street

CH444EB

Adelaide Street

CH448DU

Brighton Street

CH447EZ

Lucerne Road

CH445SH

Poulton Hall Road

CH449BA

Hallville Road

CH446LX

Albemarle Road

CH448DJ

Bell Road

CH449ET

Clarence Road

CH449DP

Ilchester Road

CH444SE

Brighton Street

CH411BH

Seacombe

CH446LE

Florence Road

CH447BY

Birkenhead Road

CH445SY

Surrey Street

CH446PY

Glenburn Road

CH444AN

Gorsedale Road

CH449AB

Lumley Road