Houses for sale in Birkenhead, Wirral
House Prices in Birkenhead
Properties in Birkenhead have an average house price of £142k and had 2,590 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Birkenhead is an area in Wirral with 24,159 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.01M.
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Neighbourhoods in Birkenhead
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Property price trends in Birkenhead
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Birkenhead sold for £153,847 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 25,386 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £130,725, that's a rise of roughly 17.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 19.4% since 2021, a gain of around £25,007 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £102,647, so the typical sold price has climbed about 49.9% since then, roughly 4.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.1%.
Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead
What is the average price for a property for sale in Birkenhead?
The average price for a property for sale in Birkenhead is £141,611. This amount is 41% lower than the average price in Wirral. There are 9,252 property listings for sale in Birkenhead.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Birkenhead?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Birkenhead are Prenton at an average of £228,579, Claughton at an average of £162,995 and Bromborough at an average of £146,747.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Birkenhead?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Birkenhead are Seacombe at an average of £100,356, Bidston And St James at an average of £106,687 and Birkenhead And Tranmere at an average of £107,696.
Which train stations are available in or near Birkenhead?
Some of the train stations available in or near Birkenhead are Birkenhead Central, Green Lane and Conway Park.
Property Price Paid in Birkenhead by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £153,847 | 
6% |
363 Properties |
| 2025 | £144,796 |
2% |
813 Properties |
| 2024 | £142,196 |
8% |
729 Properties |
| 2023 | £130,725 | 
-0,3% |
685 Properties |
| 2022 | £131,109 |
2% |
868 Properties |
| 2021 | £128,840 |
23% |
928 Properties |
| 2020 | £99,118 |
-12% |
812 Properties |
| 2019 | £111,385 |
2% |
835 Properties |
| 2018 | £109,133 |
2% |
855 Properties |
| 2017 | £107,080 |
4% |
795 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Birkenhead
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £384,253.00 | 111 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £96,041.00 | 284 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £185,184.00 | 655 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £113,994.00 | 1,540 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Birkenhead
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