Birkenhead property market
Updated 5 October 2026 · refreshed daily
545 for sale · Merseyside £220k
| Market | Range low | Median | Range high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead | £130,000 | £200,000 | £350,000 |
| Merseyside | £145,000 | £220,000 | £350,000 |
Each band covers the middle half of asking prices.
- A typical 2-bed asks £135k here, compared to £160k across Merseyside
More homes came onto the market in Birkenhead than left it
↑ 36% · was 110
↑ 16% · was 68
↑ 34% · was 83
we need a longer tracking history here before this is reliable
Changes compare with the prior 30 days.
We're still expanding our listing coverage in Birkenhead, so rises here partly reflect us seeing more of the market, not just market activity.
Asking prices
Where homes in Birkenhead sit by price band, against Merseyside
29% of homes in Birkenhead ask under £150k, the most common band
48% of Birkenhead listings ask under £200k, a bigger share than Merseyside (43%)
| Price band | Birkenhead listings | Birkenhead share | Merseyside share |
|---|---|---|---|
| <£150k | 157 | 29% | 25% |
| £150k–200k | 106 | 19% | 17% |
| £200k–250k | 64 | 12% | 14% |
| £250k–300k | 46 | 8% | 11% |
| £300k–400k | 58 | 11% | 13% |
| £400k–500k | 40 | 7% | 7% |
| £500k–750k | 45 | 8% | 7% |
| £750k+ | 29 | 5% | 6% |
Prices by property type
Current listings and Land Registry sales in Birkenhead, set against Merseyside
Semi-detached houses are 26% of homes for sale in Birkenhead, against 26% across Merseyside
| property type | Birkenhead | Merseyside |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached (142 for sale) | £26 | £26 |
| Flats (141 for sale) | £26 | £29 |
| Terraced (128 for sale) | £23 | £22 |
| Detached (93 for sale) | £17 | £16 |
Semi-detached houses in Birkenhead ask £263k, about the same as Merseyside semi-detached houses (£265k)
Median asking price of current listings; the count under each row
| property type | Birkenhead | Merseyside |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached (142 for sale) | £262,500 | £265,000 |
| Flats (141 for sale) | £119,950 | £130,000 |
| Terraced (128 for sale) | £156,225 | £170,000 |
| Detached (93 for sale) | £535,000 | £525,000 |
Semi-detached houses in Birkenhead ask £222 per sq ft, 10% less than Merseyside semi-detached houses (£246 per sq ft)
Current listings with a known floor area
| property type | Birkenhead | Merseyside |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached (119 with a floor area) | £222 | £246 |
| Flats (120 with a floor area) | £177 | £217 |
| Terraced (103 with a floor area) | £160 | £183 |
| Detached (79 with a floor area) | £280 | £294 |
Semi-detached houses in Birkenhead sold for a median £217k
Land Registry sales in the 12 months to February 2026
| property type | Birkenhead |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached (490 sales) | £217,250 |
| Flats (216 sales) | £121,250 |
| Terraced (433 sales) | £132,500 |
| Detached (160 sales) | £391,250 |
Semi-detached houses in Birkenhead sold for £228 per sq ft
Land Registry sales matched to EPC floor areas in the 12 months to August 2026
| property type | Birkenhead |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached (418 matched sales) | £228 |
| Flats (138 matched sales) | £170 |
| Terraced (353 matched sales) | £155 |
| Detached (129 matched sales) | £268 |
The step from two to three bedrooms in Birkenhead adds 48% to the asking price (Merseyside: 44%)
| size | Birkenhead | Merseyside |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed (40 for sale) | £80,000 | £100,000 |
| 2 beds (150 for sale) | £135,000 | £160,000 |
| 3 beds (194 for sale) | £200,000 | £230,000 |
| 4 beds (96 for sale) | £400,000 | £405,000 |
| 5+ beds (61 for sale) | £565,000 | £625,000 |
Median asking price for every size and type on the market in Birkenhead
| Size | Semi-det. | Flat | Terraced | Detached | All types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | n/a | £80k37 | n/a | n/a | £80k40 |
| 2 beds | £217k6 | £135k92 | £104k30 | n/a | £135k150 |
| 3 beds | £240k85 | £203k8 | £160k56 | £325k17 | £200k194 |
| 4 beds | £323k26 | n/a | £190k11 | £535k49 | £400k96 |
| 5+ beds | £400k23 | n/a | n/a | £700k27 | £565k61 |
| All sizes | £263k142 | £120k139 | £145k101 | £535k93 | £200k545 |
Median asking price, with the number for sale below it. Combinations with fewer than 5 listings are shown as n/a. Types shown are the four most common in the area.
Price per square foot
1,038 matched sales
459 listings with a known floor area
Merseyside: £238 per sq ft
Sold prices per sq ft in Birkenhead are up 52% over 10 years, to £199
Each point is the median across the 12 months ending on that date
| Window ends | Birkenhead |
|---|---|
| Sept 2016 | £131 |
| Dec 2016 | £130 |
| Mar 2017 | £131 |
| Jun 2017 | £131 |
| Sept 2017 | £134 |
| Dec 2017 | £134 |
| Mar 2018 | £136 |
| Jun 2018 | £138 |
| Sept 2018 | £136 |
| Dec 2018 | £139 |
| Mar 2019 | £141 |
| Jun 2019 | £140 |
| Sept 2019 | £142 |
| Dec 2019 | £143 |
| Mar 2020 | £145 |
| Jun 2020 | £145 |
| Sept 2020 | £145 |
| Dec 2020 | £147 |
| Mar 2021 | £153 |
| Jun 2021 | £160 |
| Sept 2021 | £164 |
| Dec 2021 | £165 |
| Mar 2022 | £165 |
| Jun 2022 | £164 |
| Sept 2022 | £170 |
| Dec 2022 | £174 |
| Mar 2023 | £175 |
| Jun 2023 | £177 |
| Sept 2023 | £173 |
| Dec 2023 | £173 |
| Mar 2024 | £173 |
| Jun 2024 | £178 |
| Sept 2024 | £179 |
| Dec 2024 | £180 |
| Mar 2025 | £185 |
| Jun 2025 | £184 |
| Sept 2025 | £185 |
| Dec 2025 | £188 |
| Mar 2026 | £189 |
| Jun 2026 | £196 |
| Aug 2026 | £199 |
Homes sold in Birkenhead
Previous 12 months: 1,305 sales
The median sold price in Birkenhead is up 44% over the last 10 years, to £173k
Each point is the median over the 12 months ending on that date
| Window ends | Birkenhead |
|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | £120k |
| Jun 2016 | £120k |
| Sept 2016 | £121k |
| Dec 2016 | £120k |
| Mar 2017 | £121k |
| Jun 2017 | £121k |
| Sept 2017 | £124k |
| Dec 2017 | £123k |
| Mar 2018 | £125k |
| Jun 2018 | £125k |
| Sept 2018 | £125k |
| Dec 2018 | £127k |
| Mar 2019 | £130k |
| Jun 2019 | £130k |
| Sept 2019 | £130k |
| Dec 2019 | £135k |
| Mar 2020 | £135k |
| Jun 2020 | £133k |
| Sept 2020 | £135k |
| Dec 2020 | £135k |
| Mar 2021 | £140k |
| Jun 2021 | £150k |
| Sept 2021 | £152k |
| Dec 2021 | £154k |
| Mar 2022 | £150k |
| Jun 2022 | £148k |
| Sept 2022 | £152k |
| Dec 2022 | £160k |
| Mar 2023 | £160k |
| Jun 2023 | £163k |
| Sept 2023 | £160k |
| Dec 2023 | £160k |
| Mar 2024 | £160k |
| Jun 2024 | £165k |
| Sept 2024 | £165k |
| Dec 2024 | £165k |
| Mar 2025 | £170k |
| Jun 2025 | £168k |
| Sept 2025 | £170k |
| Dec 2025 | £172k |
| Feb 2026 | £173k |
1,299 homes sold in Birkenhead in the 12 months to February 2026, 6% below Birkenhead's five-year norm of 1,379 a year
Sales in the 12 months ending each quarter
| Window ends | Birkenhead |
|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | 1,448 |
| Jun 2016 | 1,406 |
| Sept 2016 | 1,386 |
| Dec 2016 | 1,377 |
| Mar 2017 | 1,311 |
| Jun 2017 | 1,404 |
| Sept 2017 | 1,471 |
| Dec 2017 | 1,450 |
| Mar 2018 | 1,466 |
| Jun 2018 | 1,438 |
| Sept 2018 | 1,356 |
| Dec 2018 | 1,375 |
| Mar 2019 | 1,345 |
| Jun 2019 | 1,294 |
| Sept 2019 | 1,307 |
| Dec 2019 | 1,305 |
| Mar 2020 | 1,260 |
| Jun 2020 | 1,147 |
| Sept 2020 | 1,114 |
| Dec 2020 | 1,187 |
| Mar 2021 | 1,379 |
| Jun 2021 | 1,652 |
| Sept 2021 | 1,735 |
| Dec 2021 | 1,669 |
| Mar 2022 | 1,593 |
| Jun 2022 | 1,474 |
| Sept 2022 | 1,465 |
| Dec 2022 | 1,503 |
| Mar 2023 | 1,424 |
| Jun 2023 | 1,338 |
| Sept 2023 | 1,230 |
| Dec 2023 | 1,118 |
| Mar 2024 | 1,081 |
| Jun 2024 | 1,142 |
| Sept 2024 | 1,183 |
| Dec 2024 | 1,243 |
| Mar 2025 | 1,370 |
| Jun 2025 | 1,336 |
| Sept 2025 | 1,330 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,350 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,299 |
What listings offer
Birkenhead has more gardens and more parking than Merseyside.
More gardens than Merseyside
79% of listings have a garden; Merseyside: 74%. 432 of 545 listings have a garden. Counted from listing descriptions, so treat as a lower bound.More parking than Merseyside
73% of listings have parking or a garage; Merseyside: 70%. 396 of 545 listings have parking or a garage. Counted from listing descriptions, so treat as a lower bound.Chain-free in line with Merseyside
34% of listings are listed as chain-free; Merseyside: 34%. 187 of 545 listings are listed as chain-free. Counted from listing descriptions, so treat as a lower bound.Recent sales in Birkenhead
The newest completed sales registered with HM Land Registry
| Address | Sold | Type | Price | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whiteside Close · CH49 0XTSemi-detached · Freehold | Aug 2026 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £225,000 | £307 |
| Flat 3, Oaklands, 13 Devonshire Place · CH43 1TXFlat · Leasehold | Aug 2026 | Flat · Leasehold | £135,000 | £165 |
| 15 Beryl Road · CH43 9RSDetached · Freehold | Aug 2026 | Detached · Freehold | £650,000 | £261 |
| 100 Townfield Lane · CH43 2LHSemi-detached · Freehold | Aug 2026 | Semi-detached · Freehold | £227,500 | £298 |
| 161 Cheswood Court · CH49 5NSFlat · Leasehold | Aug 2026 | Flat · Leasehold | £94,000 | £156 |
Current listings worth a look
Picked by simple rules, not adverts: cheapest, most space, gardens
Flat 1 Summerhill, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 1PP
As of 5 October 2026
8 Francis Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 4XL
As of 5 October 2026
Price Street, Birkenhead
As of 5 October 2026
Trueman Close, Prenton, CH43
As of 5 October 2026
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Key facts about Birkenhead
- Rising over the long run, flat over the last year: the median sold price in Birkenhead is up 44% over the last 10 years and broadly flat over the last 12 months.
- The typical listing asks £20k less than across Merseyside: £200,000 in Birkenhead against £220,000, 9% lower.
- Sales are running below Birkenhead's five-year norm: 1,299 homes sold in the 12 months to February 2026, against a norm of 1,379 a year; 150 homes came onto the market in the last 30 days and 111 left it.
Birkenhead property market: common questions
Where is Birkenhead?
Birkenhead is in Merseyside, covering about 11 square miles.
What is the average house price in Birkenhead?
The median asking price across the 545 homes for sale in Birkenhead is £200,000 (as of 5 October 2026). We quote the median (the middle listing) rather than a mean, because a handful of very expensive homes would pull a mean upwards. Half of listings ask between £130,000 and £350,000. That is 9% below Merseyside. Homes that actually sold in Birkenhead went for a median £172,500 (Land Registry, 12 months to February 2026).
Are house prices in Birkenhead rising or falling?
Rising over the long run, flat over the last year. Based on HM Land Registry completed sales, the median sold price in Birkenhead is up 44% over the last 10 years and broadly flat over the last 12 months (12 months to February 2026). These medians compare the homes that happened to sell in each window, so they mix price movement with changes in what sold.
Is Birkenhead cheaper than Merseyside?
Yes: asking prices in Birkenhead are typically lower than across Merseyside. The median asking price in Birkenhead is £200,000 against £220k across Merseyside: 9% below Merseyside. Some of that gap reflects what is for sale in each place rather than like-for-like value. The top end of the market prices close to Merseyside's.
How many homes are for sale in Birkenhead?
545 homes are on the market in Birkenhead right now, 150 of them listed in the last 30 days. Perch counts every listing it tracks across estate agents and portals, refreshed daily.
Are house prices being cut in Birkenhead?
79 listings in Birkenhead had their asking price reduced in the last 30 days, about 14% of the homes currently for sale.
How much do flats and houses cost in Birkenhead?
The median asking price for a flat in Birkenhead is £119,950. Houses are quoted by type rather than as one figure, because the mix moves the number more than the market does: the largest group on the market is semi-detached houses, at a median £262,500 across 142 listings. The Prices by property type chart on this page covers every type we track.
How much is a two-bedroom flat in Birkenhead?
The median asking price for a two-bedroom flat in Birkenhead is £135,000, across 94 current listings.
How much is a three-bedroom house in Birkenhead?
There is no single three-bedroom house price: the largest group of three-bedroom houses for sale in Birkenhead is semi-detached houses, at a median asking price of £240,000 across 85 listings. The Size × type view on this page covers every combination we track.
What is the price per square foot in Birkenhead?
In Birkenhead, homes that sold went for a median £199 per sq ft (HM Land Registry and EPC data), and current listings with a known floor area ask a median £203 per sq ft.
How these numbers are made
- Asking figures: Current listings we track across estate agents and portals (545 in Birkenhead), refreshed daily, as of 5 October 2026. We quote medians, never means, and suppress anything based on fewer than 5 listings.
- Off market and time listed: Off-market counts include only listings confirmed off the market after a short grace period; "typical time listed" is time advertised, not time to sell. We have tracked Birkenhead since May 2026.
- Merseyside comparisons: The same daily snapshot taken across the whole of Merseyside, so both sides of every comparison share one basis. Where a comparison spans all property types, some of the gap reflects what is for sale here.
- Sold figures: HM Land Registry price paid data. Sold prices and sales counts cover the 12 months to February 2026; sold price per square foot covers the 12 months to August 2026, with floor areas from EPC certificates (the two run on different pipelines, and the latest months are left out while sales are still being registered). England and Wales; new-builds and non-standard transactions excluded.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and Energy Performance of Buildings Data: England and Wales © Crown copyright.