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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

CH417HF

Pacific Road

CH412TW

Oxton Road

CH413RL

Banning Close

CH414HW

Beckwith Street

CH259RS

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413HT

St Laurence Close

CH413RX

Kinmel Close

CH434XG

Grange Road West

CH416EJ

Charing Cross

CH413SR

Vittoria Street

CH434TA

Henthorne Street

CH413NX

Vittoria Street

CH415HW

Chester Street

CH259RB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413LU

Wood Street

CH413RP

Vittoria Street

CH415DL

Chester Street

CH412SX

Hazel Road

CH415AS

Hamilton Square

CH411AL

Hamilton Street

CH414NZ

Newhope Road

CH414FU

Cathcart Street

CH411AT

Bridge Street

CH416LW

Vittoria Street

CH434TY

Euston Grove

CH415HB

Albion Street

CH416EX

Claughton Road

CH414DR

Bentinck Place

CH414PE

Adelphi Street

CH414DT

Eastbourne Road

CH411FH

Tower Wharf

CH411EL

Albion Street

CH413NL

Pool Street

CH415EN

Hamilton Street

CH413QT

Neptune Street

CH414BH

Paterson Street

CH416LE

Athol Street

CH416AD

Argyle Street

CH415HL

Camperdown Street

CH434XY

Ravenscroft Road

CH434UW

Park Road South

CH411AH

Bridge Street

CH416RX

Douglas Street

CH259RR

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416AB

Argyle Street

CH414AN

Conway Street

CH416LT

Marion Street

CH412YJ

Claughton Road

CH416DJ

Hamilton Street

CH414JW

Cleveland Street

CH411EW

Canning Street

CH415BS

Market Street

CH412RB

Borough Road

CH415BT

Market Street

CH418BB

Beckwith Street

CH414NA

Hilton Close

CH415BR

Hamilton Square

CH413RU

Birchwood Close

CH434XF

Grange Road West

CH414LB

Brook Street

CH415EB

Robinson Mews

CH434TG

Westbourne Road

CH259RU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413PX

Brook Street

CH412QH

Clifton Crescent

CH415DD

Thomas Street

CH413RT

Birchwood Avenue

CH259ZZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414EA

Bright Street

CH259BJ

Pacific Road

CH414LE

Bidston and St James

CH414LQ

Fieldway Court

CH259SD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413SD

St Anne Street

CH411AP

John Street

CH413RB

Cleveland Street

CH413PQ

Price Street

CH411BQ

Taylor Street

CH414LW

Exmouth Gardens

CH411LJ

Pacific Road

CH415HJ

Gertrude Street

CH416LH

Athol Street

CH434TP

Carlisle Mews

CH416NZ

Grange Road

CH414BD

Park Road East

CH415WA

Pacific Road

CH412QS

Whetstone Lane

CH412XJ

Quarrybank Street

CH415HN

Brandon Street

CH416HB

Market Street

CH415BX

Hinson Street

CH415BN

Hamilton Square

CH411LH

Tower Wharf

CH259RQ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413LY

Park Street

CH416JE

Conway Street

CH412ZB

Lowwood Road

CH259SH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414FF

Parkfield Place

Data Sources

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