Bedford Road, Birkenhead
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH42 2AW, CH42 1LT, CH42 2AS.
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At a glance
34 property sales on Bedford Road, Birkenhead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £160,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £124,944. Average sale prices rose from £86,667 in 2016 to £128,156 in 2025 (+48%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% terraced, 9% flat. Recorded sale prices on Bedford Road range from £35,000 to £267,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold.
House prices on Bedford Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bedford Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CH42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 53 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 31 | £124,944 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Flat | 3 | £45,666 | 30 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Bedford Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 4 Sep 2026 | £41,666 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 196, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 24 Mar 2026 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 190, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 2 Mar 2026 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 9 Jan 2026 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Bedford Road CH42 2AN | 5 Dec 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 189, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 30 Sep 2025 | £57,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 146, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 26 Sep 2025 | £142,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 227, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 26 Sep 2025 | £267,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Bedford Road CH42 1LR | 12 Sep 2025 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 186, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 30 Jul 2025 | £400,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 84A, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 25 Jul 2025 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 171A, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 28 May 2025 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 189, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 9 May 2025 | £39,999 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 86, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 31 Mar 2025 | £122,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 8 Nov 2024 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 215, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 1 Nov 2024 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 206 - 208, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 23 Oct 2024 | £172,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 76, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 21 Mar 2024 | £111,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 201, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 12 Feb 2024 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 132, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 23 Feb 2023 | £43,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 221, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 11 Jan 2023 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 238, Bedford Road CH42 2AU | 6 Jan 2023 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 205, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 28 Oct 2022 | £185,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 205, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 28 Oct 2022 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Bedford Road CH42 1LR | 6 Jul 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Bedford Road CH42 1LR | 28 Jun 2022 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 179, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 22 Jun 2022 | £172,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 215, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 19 Nov 2021 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 172, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 26 Oct 2021 | £80,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 88, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 22 Oct 2021 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 196, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 27 Jan 2021 | £50,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 74, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 20 Nov 2020 | £78,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 229, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 1 Oct 2020 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 194, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 26 Aug 2020 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 213, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 8 Jul 2020 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 231, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 29 Jan 2020 | £151,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 13 Nov 2019 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 174, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 11 Nov 2019 | £45,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 142, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 26 Jul 2019 | £54,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 174, Bedford Road CH42 2AT | 12 Apr 2019 | £77,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 170, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 11 Jan 2019 | £80,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 240, Bedford Road CH42 2AU | 4 Sep 2018 | £89,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 146, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 17 May 2018 | £45,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 9 Mar 2018 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 223, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 12 Jan 2018 | £132,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Bedford Road CH42 1LT | 11 Aug 2017 | £77,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Bedford Road CH42 1LR | 16 Jun 2017 | £88,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 179, Bedford Road CH42 2AW | 9 Mar 2017 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 148, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 5 Jan 2017 | £35,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 144, Bedford Road CH42 2AS | 6 Oct 2016 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 196, Bedford Road | £50,000 (Jan 2021) → £200,000 (Mar 2026) | +300% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, 189, Bedford Road | £40,000 (Aug 2016) → £57,000 (Sep 2025) | +43% over 9 yrs |
| 146, Bedford Road | £45,500 (May 2018) → £142,000 (Sep 2025) | +212% over 7 yrs |
| 86, Bedford Road | £77,000 (Aug 2017) → £122,250 (Mar 2025) | +59% over 8 yrs |
| 215, Bedford Road | £150,000 (Nov 2021) → £178,000 (Nov 2024) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 201, Bedford Road | £130,000 (Jun 2016) → £215,000 (Feb 2024) | +65% over 8 yrs |
| 179, Bedford Road | £118,000 (Mar 2017) → £172,500 (Jun 2022) | +46% over 5 yrs |
| 174, Bedford Road | £77,000 (Apr 2019) → £45,000 (Nov 2019) | -42% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Bedford Road
Crime
303 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bedford Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 137 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Drugs | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Bedford Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ferry Primary School 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Utopia 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 247 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Well Lane Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bedford Drive Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mersey Park Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Prenton High School for Girls 770 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St John's Catholic Junior School 239 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Rock Ferry station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Green Lane station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Bebington station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rock Ferry Interchange (Stop B, Bedford Road) 1 min walk
- Bedford Road (adj, New Chester Road) 1 min walk
- Bedford Place (adj, New Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Haddon Road (NW-bound, Haddon Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Riverside Surgery
525 New Chester Road, Birkenhead · 0.1 mi - Gladstone Med Ctr
241-243 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead · 0.3 mi - Sunlight Group Practice
Sefton Road, New Ferry, Wirral · 0.7 mi - St Catherine's Surgery
St. Catherines Health Centre, Church Road, Birkenhead · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Rockferry Highfield Road · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Rock Ferry Birkenhead · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Lairds Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Tesco Birkenhead Bebington Rd Superstore · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Old Chester Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Rock Ferry Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Rock Ferry Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Woodlands Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Devonshire Park Dental Centre · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 724 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,696 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wirral with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bedford Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 95.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 55% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 94.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.9% | 5.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26% | 31.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.7% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 17.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 46.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.9% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38% | 25.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 7.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wirral.
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