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Birkenhead Central

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About

Birkenhead Central sits at the heart of the town's commercial district, characterised by its grid-like street pattern and civic architecture. The area is focused around the central bus interchange and the main shopping streets, with the Hamilton Square conservation area and its Georgian terraces forming a notable architectural quarter to the south.

A key feature is the extensive network of underground passages and basements, remnants of the original market and commercial cellars. The area is directly served by the namesake railway station, providing a central transport link, while the main library and town hall anchor its civic functions.

Area overview

On average Birkenhead Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 53.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birkenhead Central is £28,606 per year. There are 5 schools in Birkenhead Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birkenhead Central is home to around 8,042 people, with a population density of about 2,807.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
321
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.3(+257%)
Public order
48.99(+384%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.52(+148%)
Shoplifting
43.89(+659%)
Drugs
40.29(+933%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,965
29.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,422
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
15.24%
Level 3 (A level)
941
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 6,626

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 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
Semi-Detached6£175,000
Terraced22£86,000
Detached1£115,000
Flats18£107,000

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

CH418BW

Bidston and St James

CH413NP

Cathcart Street

CH414BS

Craven Street

CH259RT

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413JQ

Albert Laver Close

CH413PF

Brook Street

CH413LP

Newton Street

CH414LG

Fieldway Court

CH416AA

Argyle Street

CH434XX

Alexandra Road

CH418BQ

Price Street

CH413PD

Russell Street

CH413NT

Vittoria Street

CH414BR

Craven Street

CH416LA

Claughton Road

CH412TF

Whetstone Lane

CH413RY

St Annes Close

CH414NF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414PN

Pacific Road

CH412PH

Grange Road

CH412XF

Quarry Bank

CH413NG

Corporation Road

CH412SH

The Woodlands

CH412TH

Clifton Road

CH414AR

Elm Street

CH412QQ

Oxton Road

CH414FH

Cardigan Avenue

CH415EQ

Church Street

CH414JG

Price Street

CH413LL

Keightley Street

CH415EG

Church Street

CH434XU

Grange Mount

CH416ES

Claughton Road

CH411AS

Bridge Street

CH416HT

Conway Street

CH416AU

Hamilton Square

CH413SJ

St Anne Street

CH415LS

Albion Street

CH415DE

Chester Street

CH414HE

Livingstone Street

CH413JZ

Cathcart Street

CH434YG

Maritime Park

CH414NH

Cardigan Avenue

CH414HG

Livingstone Street

CH413QZ

Vittoria Street

CH259RZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411BN

Sandford Street

CH415EW

Albion Street

CH412QX

Cook Street

CH412TJ

Whetstone Lane

CH414FD

Conway Street

CH416AQ

Hamilton Square

CH259GA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH418FL

Churchview Road

CH415FD

Grange Road East

CH413PS

Price Street

CH414AQ

Conway Street

CH414DY

Bentinck Street

CH435RE

Balls Road

CH413HU

Beckwith Street East

CH413PE

Park Street

CH434US

Cole Street

CH414DP

Grange Place

CH415EY

Duncan Street

CH413QD

Cleveland Street

CH413LQ

Vittoria Street

CH414DB

Grange Road West

CH414HN

Beckwith Street

CH434YH

Alfred Road

CH434XB

Grange Road West

CH416HA

Vittoria Street

CH416AR

Lorn Street

CH418AZ

Churchview Road

CH411BD

Bridge Street

CH414DD

Bentinck Street

CH414HF

Livingstone Street

CH412PZ

Borough Road East

CH416EP

Corfu Street

CH411BR

Freeman Street

CH412YA

Claughton Road

CH259RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415EP

Cross Street

CH413PB

Brook Street

CH412ST

Lowwood Grove

CH413SE

Brook Street

CH416LL

Lord Street

CH416LP

Brunswick Court

CH412SQ

Clifton Road

CH414BX

Parkfield Place

CH411FN

Tower Road

CH413NW

Hilbre Street

CH259RY

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414JJ

St Annes Grove

CH413LF

Vittoria Close

CH434TZ

Euston Grove

CH259RN

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH434JE

Henthorne Street

CH416PN

Market Street

CH415EX

Duncan Street

CH415EU

Mortimer Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.