Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Merseyside
The property market in the CH42 9QH postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £65000. Across the CH4 area, there were 3568 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £226464.
Property market | £244,900 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Liverpool (4.8 miles) | |
Community | Median age is 44.4 | Population of 325,264 | Happiness is Above Average for Merseyside, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wirral) | |
Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (45 mins) - Leeds (81 mins) | |
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£244,900 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Liverpool (4.8 miles) | |
Median age is 44.4 | 325,264 | Happiness is Above Average for Merseyside, Average for UK | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wirral) | |
- Manchester Piccadilly (45 mins) - Leeds (81 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Birkenhead has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £377,054, which is up 3.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £244,900, a terraced house £166,130 and a flat £126,662. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £541 per month. Property prices in Birkenhead are a little higher than the average property prices across Merseyside and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Birkenhead, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Merseyside region.
Property data is based on Wirral level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Birkenhead, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in CH42 9QH.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HOLMES COURT, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9QH | £104,000 | 03/27/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HOLMES COURT, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9QH | £104,000 | 03/27/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HOLMES COURT, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9QH | £104,000 | 03/27/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HOLMES COURT, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9QH | £104,000 | 03/27/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Birkenhead | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Port Sunlight A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +15% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 101 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 144 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 174 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (3 change(s) - 178 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Bromborough A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 95 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 138 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 168 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (3 change(s) - 172 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Spital A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 99 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 142 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 172 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (3 change(s) - 176 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Rock Ferry A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +13% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 105 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 148 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 178 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
Bebington A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 103 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 146 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 176 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
Bromborough Rake A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +14% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (3 change(s) - 97 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 140 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Euston (3 change(s) - 170 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (3 change(s) - 174 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Birkenhead has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. There are 4 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Kilgarth School | Secondary school Community special school - Boys | Yes - 2015 |
Birkenhead High School Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Girls | Yes - 2016 |
St John Plessington Catholic College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Prenton Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Woodlands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Higher Bebington Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Brackenwood Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Mersey Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Woodchurch Road Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Well Lane Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St John's Catholic Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St John's Catholic Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Prenton Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Birkenhead Park School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St Anselm's College | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | No |
Prenton High School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | No |
Town Lane Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Progress Schools - Wirral | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Co-op Academy Bebington | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/2/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
Brackenwood Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/14/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
St John's Catholic Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/26/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
Mersey Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/14/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Higher Bebington Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/2/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
Town Lane Infant School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/13/2007) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
Birkenhead High School Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Girls | 1: Outstanding (10/14/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Prenton | |
Kilgarth School | Secondary school Community special school - Boys | 1: Outstanding (3/11/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/7/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Prenton | |
St John's Catholic Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/4/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Wirral | |
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/8/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2022) | 14 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/9/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/06/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | ||
Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/16/2022) | 28 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead |
Woodlands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/2/2016) | 15 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead |
Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/8/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/24/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Cathcart Street Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/5/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead | |
Well Lane Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/3/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Birkenhead |
School | Type |
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St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/2/2016) |
Brackenwood Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/14/2010) |
St John's Catholic Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/26/2008) |
Mersey Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/14/2019) |
Higher Bebington Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/2/2008) |
Town Lane Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/13/2007) |
Birkenhead High School Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/14/2015) |
Kilgarth School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/11/2015) |
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/7/2019) |
St John's Catholic Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/4/2018) |
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/8/2014) |
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/1/2022) 14 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/9/2016) |
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/06/2021) |
Bedford Drive Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/16/2022) 28 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Woodlands Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/2/2016) 15 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Devonshire Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/8/2015) |
Rock Ferry Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/24/2011) |
Cathcart Street Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/5/2014) |
Well Lane Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/3/2013) |
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Average speed | mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | % |
% households unable to access decent broadband | % |
CH42 9QH | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
Birkenhead has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Iceland Prenton, Lidl Central Birkenhead Birkenhead, Morrisons Daily Birkenhead, Tesco Tranmere Express. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Beehive Public House, Sportsmans Arms. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Armadillo, Oasis 2, Tranmere Residents & Communities. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Captain Tony's Cafe, Sugar Skull Coffee. CH42 9QH has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Merseyside has a high crime rate (92 crimes reported per thousand people). Birkenhead is safer than this, with 77 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Birkenhead has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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