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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

CH416AH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416DU

Chester Street

CH434TT

Ridley Street

CH411LJ

Pacific Road

CH412YQ

Hollybank Road

CH413PR

Vittoria Street

CH414PF

Claughton Road

CH415BS

Market Street

CH416ND

Cleveland Street

CH259RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411HB

Corporation Road

CH413RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414AN

Conway Street

CH414JG

Price Street

CH414PN

Pacific Road

CH418FL

Churchview Road

CH259RR

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413RU

Birchwood Close

CH414DW

Bentinck Place

CH414EA

Bright Street

CH416AZ

Hamilton Square

CH418BE

Churchview Road

CH418BQ

Price Street

CH259RT

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AU

Pacific Road

CH413PF

Brook Street

CH413RB

Cleveland Street

CH414AQ

Conway Street

CH414BJ

Paterson Street

CH414LQ

Fieldway Court

CH415AD

Hamilton Street

CH415EQ

Church Street

CH259RH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AH

Bridge Street

CH411AT

Bridge Street

CH411BN

Sandford Street

CH414BR

Craven Street

CH416PX

Pacific Road

CH418EG

Bidston and St James

CH411AL

Hamilton Street

CH412SJ

The Woodlands

CH413RQ

Dover Close

CH414BD

Park Road East

CH414NG

Exmouth Street

CH415AT

Hamilton Square

CH416DJ

Hamilton Street

CH416HB

Market Street

CH434TR

Belmont Grove

CH434TY

Euston Grove

CH434UN

Alvanley Place

CH416LF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412RH

Vincent Street

CH413LF

Vittoria Close

CH434TG

Westbourne Road

CH415EW

Albion Street

CH416HY

St John Street

CH412TX

Carnforth Close

CH413LY

Park Street

CH414DS

Claughton Place

CH412SU

Fearnley Road

CH413SE

Brook Street

CH413SG

Wood Close

CH414HG

Livingstone Street

CH418EL

Old Bidston Road

CH259FX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RL

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413QH

Cleveland Street

CH411BG

Taylor Street

CH413LP

Newton Street

CH416AB

Argyle Street

CH416AN

Market Street

CH416HA

Vittoria Street

CH411BJ

Lord Street

CH411ND

Canning Street

CH412XE

Shaw Street

CH413QF

Cleveland Street

CH415ER

Market Street

CH415HJ

Gertrude Street

CH418BS

Duke Street

CH414DF

Grange Road West

CH415EA

Chester Street

CH411EP

Hamilton Street

CH412XU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412YB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412YL

Claughton Road

CH415EN

Hamilton Street

CH416EB

Grange Road

CH416EX

Claughton Road

CH416LA

Claughton Road

CH434TF

Westbourne Road

CH259RP

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412SX

Hazel Road

CH413JY

Cathcart Street

CH413PG

Price Street

CH413QL

Berner Street

CH414FG

Florence Street

CH414PJ

Conway Drive

CH415AS

Hamilton Square

CH412TF

Whetstone Lane

Data Sources

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