Jessamine Road Birkenhead, Wirral
46 addresses across 1 postcode (CH42), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44501866.
- Sales: 78 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £105,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 12, D: 12, E: 9).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wirral costs £2,501 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rock Ferry, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mersey Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gladstone Med Ctr, about 300 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 209 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £105,000 | £70,000 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £120,500 | £117,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £98,000 | £60,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £57,250 | £54,500 | £60,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £82,500 | £80,000 | £85,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £91,250 | £87,500 | £95,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £82,500 | £79,000 | £86,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 10 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 4 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 19 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £70,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 33 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 6 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 7 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 22 May 2023 | 5 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 28 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2022 | 41 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 21 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 33 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 30 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2021 | 21 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 1 CH42 5PR | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2018 | 26 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £60,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 28 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £67,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Mar 2018 | 1 CH42 5PR | Semi-detached | £114,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 20 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 9 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £62,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 May 2016 | 2 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £58,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Apr 2015 | 16 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £60,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2015 | 37 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £62,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 26 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2014 | 10 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £54,500 | |
| 16 Aug 2012 | 25 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 29 May 2008 | 37 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2008 | 28 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 20 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2007 | 5 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 19 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2006 | 35 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2005 | 41 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 7 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 30 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 39 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 41 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 6 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2005 | 49 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 19 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £71,244 | |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 30 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £54,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2004 | 34 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £78,500 | |
| 2 Jul 2004 | 5 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 26 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £61,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 28 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 40 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 6 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £46,600 | |
| 11 Jul 2003 | 49 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 33 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £57,950 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 35 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £43,950 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 14 CH42 5PR | Terraced | £30,511 |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (30); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1900-1929 (27); before 1900 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16); owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (34 addresses)
- 1, Jessamine Road
- 2, Jessamine Road
- 4, Jessamine Road
- 5 Jessamine Road
- 6 Jessamine Road
- 7, Jessamine Road
- 9, Jessamine Road
- 10 Jessamine Road
- 12 Jessamine Road
- 13, Jessamine Road
- 14, Jessamine Road
- 16 Jessamine Road
- 17 Jessamine Road
- 18 Jessamine Road
- 19 Jessamine Road
- 20 Jessamine Road
- 21 Jessamine Road
- 23, Jessamine Road
- 24 Jessamine Road
- 25, Jessamine Road
- 26 Jessamine Road
- 27, Jessamine Road
- 28, Jessamine Road
- 29 Jessamine Road
- 30 JESSAMINE ROAD
- 31 Jessamine Road
- 33 JESSAMINE ROAD, TRANMERE
- 34, Jessamine Road
- 37 Jessamine Road
- 39, Jessamine Road
- 40, Jessamine Road
- 41 Jessamine Road
- 43 JESSAMINE ROAD, TRANMERE
- 49, Jessamine Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Wirral in 2026-27: Band D £2,501 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,667 | £1,945 | £2,223 | £2,501 | £3,056 | £3,612 | £4,168 | £5,001 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (97% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Warehouse, Dial Road, Tranmere (095600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Gladstone Liberal Club, Dial Road, Tranmere, CH42 0LH: up to 31 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Former 89 to 91 Old Chester Road, Tranmere (594600): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Corner of Holt Road and Old Chester Road, Tranmere: up to 30 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Car Park, adj 1 Rock Close, Rock Ferry: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 42-44, Egerton Park, Rock Ferry (615500): up to 5 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 165 Bedford Rd, Rock Ferry: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Unused Land, Lees Avenue, Rock Ferry: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 19 m and 25 m above sea level (22 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH42 5PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rock Ferry 686,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Green Lane 375,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Birkenhead Central 644,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rosedale Road Mersey Park | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birkenhead Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Bridge Street Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gladstone Med Ctr | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rock Ferry Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Devonshire Park Dental Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St. Catherines Hospital | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Pyramids Town Centre Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Local Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mersey Park 8.4 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 11 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,690 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birkenhead Priory, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Birkenhead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Outer Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Marsh Hey Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Storeton Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Prenton Dell | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 46 |
6 of the street's 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wirral: see them on the Wirral page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mersey Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Rock Ferry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedford Drive Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prenton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Devonshire Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodchurch Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Lane Primary School CH42 5PF | School/college/university | 150 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| THE FISH INN CH42 5NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 May 2026 |
| PT Food and Wine CH42 3TF | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Essentials CH42 4QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Swettenham Chemists CH42 3TD | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Rumbling Tums CH42 3TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| YUM CH42 3TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| SMOKIE MOS CH42 3TF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Go Local Extra CH42 3TA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Star noodles CH42 3TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Old Chester Pharmacy CH42 3XD | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Neo Community Cafe CH42 3YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Lidl CH42 3UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Mr Shawarma CH42 0LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Albany Bowling Club CH42 3XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oriel Road (30); On or near Tudor Road (29); On or near Parkside Road (21); On or near Fairfield Road (18); On or near Southwick Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 58% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Utility repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CH42 5PR: 46 addresses
Nearby streets
Ivydale Road · Park Road · Mossley Road · Moorland Road · Elderwood Road · Baytree Road · Rosedale Road · Parkside Road · Southwick Road · Crofton Road · Oriel Road · Lever Terrace
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.