We are incredibly excited to announce our latest strategic acquisition: 0.6 acres of prime land situated directly on Argyle Street in the heart of Birkenhead. Currently operating as a car park, this site represents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the remarkable regeneration story unfolding across the town.
A Prime Location at the Centre of Change
Argyle Street is more than just a major thoroughfare; it’s a key artery within Birkenhead town centre, connecting the retail core around the Pyramids Shopping Centre with the historic Hamilton Square and linking towards the waterfront. With Birkenhead Central and Conway Park railway stations just a stone’s throw away, and the main bus station nearby, the site boasts exceptional connectivity.
Crucially, this acquisition places us right at the centre of significant positive change. Anyone visiting Birkenhead recently will have seen the tangible evidence of transformation, particularly the major public realm improvement works currently underway (as of May 2025) on nearby Grange Road, Charing Cross, and Conway Street. Funded through initiatives like the Future High Streets Fund, these works are creating a more attractive, accessible, and people-friendly town centre environment – a context that significantly boosts the potential of our Argyle Street site.
Birkenhead’s Momentum: Regeneration Taking Hold
This isn’t just about isolated improvements. Our investment comes at a time of incredible momentum for Birkenhead. Ambitious plans are moving from strategy to reality:
- Wirral Waters: The sheer scale of development at Wirral Waters, one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects located nearby, is progressing rapidly. The recent completion (March 2025) of the landmark 500-home Millers Quay development and ongoing work on other residential phases demonstrates the growing demand and confidence in the area.
- Town Centre Masterplans: Exciting new Masterplans for Birkenhead Central and the adjacent St Werburgh’s Quarter (which borders Argyle Street) were approved in March 2025. These provide a clear vision for a revitalised town centre with a better retail/leisure mix, improved public spaces, and crucially, new town centre homes.
- Argyle Street Buzz: Argyle Street itself is emerging as a hub of activity. The establishment of the Make CIC creative hub in the former Riverside Housing HQ and recent plans submitted to convert the former Rocky’s Gym into flats show a clear trend towards reinvestment and residential-led reuse right on this street.
Unlocking the Potential of the Argyle Street Site
Against this backdrop of regeneration, our 0.6-acre site holds immense potential. Its current use as a car park offers a relatively clear canvas in a strategic location. While plans are in the early stages, we envision a development that complements and enhances the ongoing transformation of Argyle Street and Birkenhead as a whole.
Given the local context and the aims of the new Masterplans, possibilities could include high-quality residential development (helping meet local housing needs), ground-floor commercial or leisure spaces to add vibrancy to the street scene (perhaps tying into the emerging creative quarter), or a well-designed mixed-use scheme. Our goal will be to create something that contributes positively to the evolving character of the area.
A Strategic Investment in a Bright Future
This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy of investing in locations with strong fundamentals and clear growth potential. We have immense confidence in Birkenhead’s trajectory and are excited to be part of its future success story.
We look forward to developing our plans for the Argyle Street site thoughtfully and engagingly, ensuring we deliver a high-quality project that reflects the ambition and optimism surrounding Birkenhead’s regeneration. Watch this space for future updates!
