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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 308 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
308
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
132.43(+257%)
Public order
47(+366%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.15(+132%)
Drugs
37.68(+894%)
Shoplifting
36.43(+538%)
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 43 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
Detached1£115,000
Flats12£94,500
Semi-Detached5£150,000
Terraced25£91,500

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

CH259RS

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414LE

Bidston and St James

CH413QJ

Cleveland Street

CH259GE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414DT

Eastbourne Road

CH413JR

Beckwith Street

CH413QA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416PN

Market Street

CH417HF

Pacific Road

CH259ZZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LD

Egerton Wharf

CH413JP

Albert Laver Close

CH434XU

Grange Mount

CH412XJ

Quarrybank Street

CH412YA

Claughton Road

CH413HZ

Bidston and St James

CH413RT

Birchwood Avenue

CH414BB

Park Road East

CH411EU

Marcus Street

CH412SL

The Woodlands

CH414FU

Cathcart Street

CH414LZ

Gladstone Close

CH415ED

Water Street

CH416AE

Argyle Street

CH416ES

Claughton Road

CH414BS

Craven Street

CH414DP

Grange Place

CH414NT

Adelphi Street

CH434TA

Henthorne Street

CH413RH

Vittoria Street

CH412SH

The Woodlands

CH413NX

Vittoria Street

CH413PB

Brook Street

CH413PJ

Brook Street East

CH414DD

Bentinck Street

CH414FP

Fieldway Court

CH414LA

Maddock Street

CH416RN

Conway Street

CH412XX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412XY

Conway Street

CH414JQ

Price Street Business Centre

CH415HL

Camperdown Street

CH416NX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH418BB

Beckwith Street

CH434TL

Grange View

CH435RE

Balls Road

CH411FH

Tower Wharf

CH413QZ

Vittoria Street

CH414AF

Conway Street

CH414FN

Barton Street

CH414HF

Livingstone Street

CH418BR

Duke Street

CH434TU

Alfred Road

CH411BF

George Street

CH411LH

Tower Wharf

CH412UZ

Borough Road

CH412XF

Quarry Bank

CH415AA

Hamilton Street

CH415AL

Hamilton Street

CH416BU

Pacific Road

CH413QG

Cleveland Street

CH414HE

Livingstone Street

CH414JH

St Annes Terrace

CH415EU

Mortimer Street

CH415EX

Duncan Street

CH415LS

Albion Street

CH416AS

Hamilton Square

CH418BW

Bidston and St James

CH259RW

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412QH

Clifton Crescent

CH412RL

Salisbury Street

CH412ST

Lowwood Grove

CH412YH

Claughton Road

CH413JQ

Albert Laver Close

CH413NY

Marcus Street

CH415BN

Hamilton Square

CH415EF

Church Street

CH416JN

Price Street

CH416LW

Vittoria Street

CH434XW

Grange Mount

CH411BR

Freeman Street

CH411BQ

Taylor Street

CH412SQ

Clifton Road

CH412ZB

Lowwood Road

CH413PX

Brook Street

CH413QB

Cleveland Street

CH413QE

Cleveland Street

CH414BQ

Paterson Street

CH414PB

Beckwith Street

CH415HW

Chester Street

CH416DL

Hamilton Street

CH418AZ

Churchview Road

CH434YG

Maritime Park

CH412XP

Oxton Road

CH413SJ

St Anne Street

CH414BX

Parkfield Place

CH414NA

Hilton Close

CH415EB

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.