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Birkenhead House Prices

The average house price in Birkenhead is £254,461 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £40,244 (22.53%) over the last 5 years and increased by £8,045 (3.82%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 1,050 residential property sales – a decrease of 264 transactions (-25.14%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (299) were in the £150,000 - £210,000 range. Then came properties in the £90,000 - £150,000 range, where 237 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 66 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-8,565 (-3%).

In Aug 2026, there were 194 new estate agency instructions, 137 agreed home sales and 104 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in Birkenhead

22.53%

Property prices in Birkenhead increased by 22.53% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in Birkenhead Over the Last Year

3.82%

Property prices in Birkenhead increased by 3.82% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for Birkenhead - Aug 2026

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 61 to 80 days, the broad evidence suggests a slow moving market. This can often be due to estate agency over-valuations out of sync with the realities, a market slowdown or a combination of both. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in some relisting the property at a later date). Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in Birkenhead

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in Birkenhead

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in Birkenhead

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the Birkenhead since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the Birkenhead area since 1995.

Recent Property Sales in Birkenhead

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
19 Pulford Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0TB	£385,000	£382,500	-£2,500	29 Apr 2026	24 Jul 2026	86 Days
34 St Pauls Close, Birkenhead, CH42 3XL	£155,000	£150,000	-£5,000	30 Jan 2026	20 Jul 2026	171 Days
83 Fairview Road, Oxton, CH43 5UL	£180,000	£172,500	-£7,500	01 Nov 2025	15 Jul 2026	256 Days
10 Ford Close, Upton, CH49 9AR	£155,000	£155,000	£0	15 Apr 2026	15 Jul 2026	91 Days
5 Crowmarsh Close, Wirral, CH49 6PS	£250,000	£245,000	-£5,000	04 Mar 2026	14 Jul 2026	132 Days
39 Heath Drive, Wirral, CH49 6LE	£425,000	£420,000	-£5,000	27 Jan 2026	14 Jul 2026	168 Days
59 Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 4PX	£250,000	£250,000	£0	10 Mar 2026	10 Jul 2026	122 Days
35 Cecil Road, Prenton, CH42 9PF	£200,000	£190,000	-£10,000	29 Jul 2025	10 Jul 2026	346 Days
10 St Stephens Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PL	£570,000	£550,000	-£20,000	20 Jan 2026	10 Jul 2026	171 Days
3 Rake Lane, Wirral, CH49 0US	£160,000	£155,000	-£5,000	20 Oct 2025	10 Jul 2026	263 Days
27 Violet Road, Birkenhead, CH41 0EH	£220,000	£220,000	£0	27 Jan 2026	09 Jul 2026	163 Days
19 Victoria Mount, Prenton, CH43 5TH	£525,000	£505,000	-£20,000	14 Jan 2026	09 Jul 2026	176 Days
36 Leeswood Road, Wirral, CH49 9BG	£185,000	£180,000	-£5,000	29 Nov 2025	09 Jul 2026	222 Days
36 Browning Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DF	£220,000	£220,000	£0	13 Jan 2026	03 Jul 2026	171 Days
28a, Egerton Park, Birkenhead, CH42 4QZ	£269,500	£265,000	-£4,500	27 Jan 2026	03 Jul 2026	157 Days
63 Osmaston Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LR	£670,000	£670,000	£0	23 Aug 2025	03 Jul 2026	314 Days
23 Birchwood Avenue, Birkenhead, CH41 3RT	£115,000	£108,000	-£7,000	08 Apr 2026	03 Jul 2026	86 Days
7 Queens Drive, Prenton, CH43 0RR	£465,000	£455,000	-£10,000	05 Mar 2026	03 Jul 2026	120 Days
18 Mapleton Close, Prenton, CH43 3EZ	£175,000	£170,000	-£5,000	17 Feb 2026	03 Jul 2026	136 Days
30 Shrewsbury Drive, Upton, CH49 6LB	£320,000	£315,000	-£5,000	27 Apr 2026	03 Jul 2026	67 Days

Most Expensive Streets in Birkenhead

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
CH43 6TR	Bidston Road	Prenton	£1,065,000	3
CH43 7QN	Eleanor Road	Prenton	£780,000	4
CH42 8NQ	Mountwood Road	Birkenhead	£759,166	3
CH43 7PR	Vyner Road South	Bidston	£730,000	4
CH42 8LU	Reservoir Road North	Birkenhead	£716,666	3
CH43 6TU	Columbia Road	Prenton	£701,666	3
CH43 7PT	Vyner Road South	Prenton	£697,333	3
CH43 9UD	St Davids Lane	Prenton	£695,750	4
CH42 8LE	Prospect Road	Birkenhead	£661,666	3
CH42 8PU	Bryanston Road	Prenton	£641,666	3

Least Expensive Streets in Birkenhead

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
CH42 4RN	Highfield South	Birkenhead	£41,166	3
CH43 2GB	Bidston Road	Prenton	£53,374	8
CH42 4PE	Old Chester Road	Birkenhead	£55,500	3
CH42 7HS	Harrowby Road	Birkenhead	£56,600	5
CH41 4HJ	Trinity Street	Birkenhead	£58,666	3
CH43 4XN	Grange Mount	Prenton	£58,750	4
CH49 6PY	Church Road	Wirral	£59,642	7
CH41 4DR	Bentinck Place	Birkenhead	£60,333	3
CH42 7HX	Harrowby Road	Birkenhead	£61,249	4
CH42 1NF	Rock Lane West	Birkenhead	£61,500	4