House Prices in Birkenhead
£125,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£145,947
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
2556
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
+2.4%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Birkenhead: market summary
Birkenhead recorded 2,556 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £125,000 and a mean of £145,947. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price rose by 2.4% (from £125,000 to £128,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (60% of sales), and detached homes averaged £417,036 against £96,817 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Prenton had the highest average price (£689,545) and Tranmere the lowest (£101,405). The town's median is 39% below the North West median of £210,000.
Properties in Birkenhead had a mean average selling price of £145,947 and a median of £125,000 over the last 12 months based on 2556 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Centre | £146,839 | 2590 |
| Prenton | £689,545 | 11 |
| Tranmere | £101,405 | 21 |
Recent sales in Birkenhead
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Bankside Road CH42 4NS | 20 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £245,000 |
| 28, Daffodil Road CH41 0DZ | 19 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £200,000 |
| 7, Bentinck Place CH41 4DR | 18 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £88,000 |
| 66, Church Street CH41 5EQ | 18 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £147,250 |
| 1, St Peters Mews CH42 1RT | 17 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £65,500 |
| 46, Deverill Road CH42 4PW | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £132,500 |
| 54, Gautby Road CH41 7DR | 13 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £53,500 |
| 31, Falkland Street CH41 0BD | 13 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £115,000 |
| 47, Parkside Road CH42 5NY | 12 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £40,000 |
| 31, Waterpark Road CH42 8PN | 11 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £550,000 |
| 114, Paterson Street CH41 4BJ | 7 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £67,500 |
| 36, Cavendish Drive CH42 6RQ | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £333,000 |
| 25, Lees Avenue CH42 2BJ | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £125,000 |
| 67, Baytree Road CH42 5PW | 6 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £145,000 |
| 13, Morecroft Road CH42 1NX | 5 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £100,000 |
| 54, Lord Street CH41 6LL | 3 Aug 2026 | Other | £180,000 |
| 17, Yelverton Road CH42 6PE | 3 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £70,000 |
| 170, Woodchurch Road CH42 9LS | 3 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £167,000 |
| 38, Memorial Drive CH42 6AA | 1 Aug 2026 | Detached | £250,000 |
| 14 - 16, Argyle Street South CH41 9BX | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £62,500 |
Nearby towns
- Prenton house prices 2 km · median £225,000
- Wirral house prices 4 km · median £255,000
- Wallasey house prices 5 km · median £180,000
- Liverpool house prices 8 km · median £185,000
- Bootle house prices 10 km · median £136,884
- Neston house prices 11 km · median £290,000
Postcode districts
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Birkenhead house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Birkenhead?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Birkenhead was £125,000 and the mean (average) was £145,947, based on 2,556 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Birkenhead going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Birkenhead was £128,000, up 2.4% on the previous 12 months (£125,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Birkenhead?
Average sold prices in Birkenhead over the last 12 months: detached £417,036 (90 sales), semi-detached £194,385 (650 sales), terraced £118,408 (1,544 sales), flats £96,817 (272 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Birkenhead?
Among areas of Birkenhead with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Prenton had the highest average sold price (£689,545) and Tranmere the lowest (£101,405).
How many homes have sold in Birkenhead recently?
2,556 homes sold in Birkenhead in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (60% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.