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About

Tranmere occupies a central position on the Wirral's eastern side, bordering Birkenhead. The area is predominantly residential, characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along major roads like Borough Road. Its landscape is marked by steep slopes leading down towards the River Mersey, offering elevated views across the water to the Liverpool skyline.

A prominent local landmark is the former Bidston Dock, a large, now-silent dock basin that speaks to the area's industrial past. Much of the riverside is dominated by the sprawling Cammell Laird shipyard, a major employer. The Tranmere Rovers football ground, Prenton Park, sits near the residential heart of the area.

Area overview

On average Tranmere has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tranmere is £31,769 per year. There are 3 schools in Tranmere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tranmere is home to around 8,938 people, with a population density of about 4,900.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tranmere Population
8,938
Population density
4,900.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.33(+30%)
Public order
13.54(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-43%)
Drugs
9.96(+155%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,744
86.62%
Other White
465
5.2%
Irish
109
1.22%
Other
83
0.93%
Other Asian
80
0.89%
Total population: 8,940

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,694
24.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,439
20.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,190
16.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,149
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 7,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,362
32.68%
Other social rented
1,103
26.46%
Owns with a mortgage
660
15.83%
Owns outright
540
12.96%
Social rents from council
366
8.78%
Total households: 4,168

Property prices in Tranmere

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tranmere 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 Tranmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced57£115,000
Semi-Detached16£173,000
Flats8£64,000
Detached1£380,000

10 years median price trend in Tranmere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tranmere.

All postcodes in Tranmere

CH425PL

Elderwood Road

CH421RZ

Church Mews

CH423XQ

Old Chester Road

CH422BR

Howson Street

CH423YF

Cobden Avenue

CH421LG

St Pauls Road

CH425PR

Jessamine Road

CH423UP

Gladstone Road

CH425NU

Moorland Road

CH421LY

Russell Road

CH422BH

Corinthian Street

CH423UZ

St Pauls Road

CH425PJ

Fairfield Road

CH422AD

The Hawthornes

CH421PB

Mersey Lane South

CH422BT

Palmerston Street

CH421PQ

Rock Lane East

CH423YN

Beaconsfield Close

CH422AN

Bedford Road

CH421SD

St Paul's Road

CH421RY

Kirkfield Grove

CH425PA

Southwick Road

CH424RA

Egerton Park

CH421LR

Bedford Road

CH419HB

Brougham Avenue

CH425NY

Parkside Road

CH423XT

Grove Road

CH423XE

Old Chester Road

CH424SB

Egerton Gardens

CH425NT

Crofton Road

CH421PY

St Peters Road

CH422BW

Faversham Way

CH425ND

Summerford Close

CH423YR

Lydbrook Close

CH423TD

Old Chester Road

CH421PT

The Dell

CH421AF

Bromborough

CH422AS

Bedford Road

CH421LU

Russell Road

CH424QZ

Egerton Park

CH425NS

Crofton Road

CH423UX

Lever Terrace

CH424RE

Egerton Park Close

CH421RW

St Peter's Road

CH423XH

Old Chester Road

CH423XJ

St Pauls Villas

CH423XW

Southdale Road

CH425NJ

Downham Road

CH424AD

Albany Court

CH422EF

Nelson Court

CH422BQ

Coxheath

CH424QS

Clarke Avenue

CH424PS

Birkett Road

CH421NB

Royal Standard Way

CH421NG

Rock Lane West

CH422AT

Bedford Road

CH423UN

Mersey Walk

CH423SZ

Strathlorne Close

CH421AE

Pearl Drive

CH421NF

Rock Lane West

CH423XY

Rockville Street

CH422BN

Clyde Street

CH425NZ

Parkside Road

CH424QY

Bedford Avenue

CH419BG

Union Street

CH421PL

Rock Park

CH421PU

The Dell

CH419BW

Union Street

CH424PJ

Farlow Road

CH421RH

Rock Lane East

CH421PG

Rock Lane East

CH423XX

Grove Road

CH421PW

The Dell

CH421PD

St Peters Road

CH422AQ

New Chester Road

CH422BL

Ionic Street

CH424PE

Old Chester Road

CH424QW

Fieldside Road

CH422BF

Staplehurst Drive

CH422AG

New Chester Road

CH422EG

Rock Ferry

CH421NW

Rock Close

CH422ER

Coxheath

CH421PH

Alpha Drive

CH424PQ

Byrne Avenue

CH421NS

Oaktree Place

CH422DT

Old Chester Road

CH423XU

Grove Road

CH423TF

Old Chester Road

CH419HP

Campbeltown Road

CH421AG

Bromborough

CH421PJ

Rock Park

CH421PF

Rock Lane East

CH419HD

Orchard Court

CH424PG

Byrne Avenue

CH422EP

Aldersgate

CH423XR

Eldon Road

CH424PD

Old Chester Road

CH423XF

Old Chester Road

CH425PF

Well Lane

Data Sources

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