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About

Tranmere is a residential area located on the Wirral Peninsula, near Birkenhead. It sits on elevated ground, offering views across the River Mersey towards Liverpool. The area is primarily made up of terraced houses, with some local shops and amenities along Borough Road. Tranmere Rovers Football Club, based at Prenton Park, is a notable local landmark.

The area has good transport links, with regular bus services and proximity to Birkenhead’s train stations. Nearby green spaces include Mersey Park and Tranmere Park, providing recreational areas for residents. The location is convenient for accessing Birkenhead town centre and the M53 motorway, making it a practical base for commuters. Tranmere has a mix of housing, from older Victorian terraces to more modern developments.

Area overview

On average Tranmere has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 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 of residents in Tranmere is £30,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Tranmere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
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

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

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Tranmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,500 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
Detached2£328,000
Flats5£75,000
Semi-Detached15£187,000
Terraced50£113,750

10 years median price trend in Tranmere

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

All postcodes in Tranmere

CH425PB

Oriel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.