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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

CH423UR

Cobden Place

Data Sources

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