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Birkenhead Central

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About

Birkenhead Central is a key urban area in Wirral, located near the River Mersey. The area includes the main shopping district, with the Pyramids Shopping Centre and Birkenhead Market offering retail options. Transport links are strong, with Birkenhead Central railway station providing connections to Liverpool and other parts of Wirral. The area also features Hamilton Square, known for its Georgian architecture and green spaces.

Residential areas mix Victorian terraces with modern apartments, catering to a range of lifestyles. Nearby attractions include Birkenhead Park, one of the UK's first public parks, and the Wirral Museum, which highlights local history. The area serves as a commercial and cultural hub, with a mix of businesses, cafes, and community facilities. Its proximity to Liverpool makes it a practical base for commuters.

Area overview

On average Birkenhead Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 53.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birkenhead Central is £27,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Birkenhead Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birkenhead Central Population
8,042
Population density
2,807.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,684
83.1%
Other White
450
5.59%
Bangladeshi
130
1.62%
Arab
119
1.48%
Chinese
107
1.33%
Total population: 8,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,851
42.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,132
25.89%
Owns outright
499
11.41%
Owns with a mortgage
395
9.03%
Social rents from council
384
8.78%
Total households: 4,372

Property prices in Birkenhead Central

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £108,750 in Birkenhead Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,750 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£115,000
Flats14£87,000
Semi-Detached5£150,000
Terraced24£112,500

10 years median price trend in Birkenhead Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead Central.

All postcodes in Birkenhead Central

CH259ZZ

Birkenhead Central

CH416PN

Market Street

CH413QA

Birkenhead Central

CH413JR

Beckwith Street

CH411LD

Egerton Wharf

CH413JP

Albert Laver Close

CH414DT

Bentinck Place

CH414FT

Conway Street

CH417HF

Pacific Road

CH434XU

Grange Mount

CH412XJ

Quarrybank Street

CH412YA

Claughton Road

CH413HZ

Birkenhead Central

CH413RT

Birchwood Avenue

CH414BB

Park Road East

CH414BS

Bright Street

CH414DP

Grange Place

CH414NT

Adelphi Street

CH434TA

Henthorne Street

CH416RN

Conway Street

CH414LA

Maddock Street

CH411EU

Marcus Street

CH414LZ

Gladstone Close

CH412SH

Hazel Road

CH412SL

Brookland Road

CH413NX

Cottage Street

CH413PB

Brook Street

CH413PJ

Brook Street East

CH413RH

Vittoria Street

CH414DD

Bentinck Street

CH414FP

Fieldway Court

CH414FU

Cathcart Street

CH415ED

Water Street

CH416AE

Douglas Street

CH416ES

Cardigan Avenue

CH414AF

Conway Street

CH411FH

Tower Wharf

CH412XX

Birkenhead Central

CH412XY

Conway Street

CH413QZ

Vittoria Street

CH414FN

Barton Street

CH414HF

Livingstone Street

CH414JQ

Vittoria Street

CH415HL

Camperdown Street

CH416AJ

Market Street

CH416NX

Birkenhead Central

CH418BB

Beckwith Street

CH418BR

Birkenhead Central

CH434TL

Carlisle Mews

CH434TU

Alfred Road

CH435RE

Ball's Road

CH415AL

Hamilton Street

CH411BF

George Street

CH415EU

Church Street

CH411LH

Tower Wharf

CH413QG

Birkenhead Central

CH412UZ

Birkenhead Central

CH412XF

Quarry Bank

CH414HE

Livingstone Street

CH414JH

Beckwith Street

CH415AA

Hamilton Street

CH415EX

Birkenhead Central

CH415LS

Albion Street

CH416AS

Hamilton Square

CH416BU

Pacific Road

CH418BW

Birkenhead Central

CH415BN

Hamilton Square

CH259RW

Birkenhead Central

CH259SB

Birkenhead Central

CH411BQ

Taylor Street

CH411BR

Freeman Street

CH259FN

Pacific Road

CH412RL

Salisbury Street

CH412QH

Clifton Crescent

CH412SQ

Clifton Road

CH412ST

Lowwood Grove

CH414PB

Beckwith Street

CH412YH

Claughton Road

CH412ZB

Lowwood Road

CH413JQ

Albert Laver Close

CH413NY

Marcus Street

CH413PX

Brook Street

CH413QB

Russell Street

CH413QE

Birkenhead Central

CH414BQ

Paterson Street

CH415EF

Church Street

CH415HW

Chester Street

CH416DL

Hamilton Street

CH416JN

Adelphi Street

CH416LW

Vittoria Street

CH418AZ

Churchview Road

CH434XW

Alfred Road

CH434YG

Maritime Park

CH414PF

Claughton Road

CH414BX

Parkfield Place

CH414NA

Hilton Close

CH411LJ

Pacific Road

CH412XP

Oxton Road

CH412YQ

Hollybank Road

CH413PR

Vittoria Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.