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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

CH413SJ

St Anne Street

CH415BS

Albion Street

CH415EB

Brandon Street

CH416AH

Birkenhead Central

CH416DU

Chester Street

CH416ND

Albion Street

CH434TT

Ridley Street

CH259RR

Birkenhead Central

CH259RD

Birkenhead Central

CH414AN

Conway Street

CH414EA

Bright Street

CH413RU

Birchwood Avenue

CH414DW

Bentinck Place

CH411HB

Birkenhead Central

CH413RF

Birkenhead Central

CH414JG

Arthur Street

CH414PN

Pacific Road

CH416AZ

Hamilton Square

CH418BE

Churchview Road

CH418BQ

Vittoria Street

CH418FL

Churchview Road

CH413RB

Birkenhead Central

CH259RT

Birkenhead Central

CH416PX

Pacific Road

CH411BN

Hinson Street

CH259RH

Birkenhead Central

CH259GD

Birkenhead Central

CH414AQ

Bentinck Street

CH411AH

Bridge Street

CH411AT

Bridge Street

CH411AU

Pacific Road

CH413PF

Brook Street

CH414BJ

Paterson Street

CH414BR

Craven Street

CH414LQ

Fieldway Court

CH415AD

Camperdown Street

CH415EQ

Castle Street

CH418EG

Birkenhead Central

CH259GB

Birkenhead Central

CH259RF

Birkenhead Central

CH411AL

Bridge Street

CH412RD

Birkenhead Central

CH412RH

Salisbury Street

CH412SJ

Fearnley Road

CH413LF

Vittoria Close

CH413RQ

Dover Close

CH414BD

Claughton Road

CH414NG

Birkenhead Central

CH415AT

Hamilton Square

CH416DJ

Canning Street

CH416HB

Market Street

CH416LF

Birkenhead Central

CH434TG

Westbourne Road

CH434TR

Birkenhead Central

CH434TY

Euston Grove

CH434UN

Alvanley Place

CH259RL

Birkenhead Central

CH411BG

Canning Street

CH415EW

Albion Street

CH259FX

Birkenhead Central

CH412TX

Carnforth Close

CH413LP

Newton Street

CH413LY

Park Street

CH413QH

Birkenhead Central

CH414DS

Claughton Place

CH416AB

Hinson Street

CH416AN

Market Street

CH416HA

Vittoria Street

CH416HY

Oliver Street

CH411BJ

Lord Street

CH411ND

Canning Street

CH412SU

Fearnley Road

CH412XE

Shaw Street

CH413QF

Hilbre Street

CH413SE

Brook Street

CH413SG

Wood Close

CH414HG

Livingstone Street

CH415ER

Albion Street

CH415HJ

Gertrude Street

CH418BS

Old Bidston Road

CH418EL

Old Bidston Road

CH259RP

Birkenhead Central

CH411EP

Hamilton Street

CH412SX

Hazel Road

CH412XU

Birkenhead Central

CH412YB

Birkenhead Central

CH412YL

Claughton Road

CH413JY

Beckwith Street

CH413PG

Robert Street

CH413QL

Berner Street

CH414DF

Grange Road West

CH414FG

Florence Street

CH414PJ

Conway Drive

CH415AS

Albion Street

CH415EA

Chester Street

CH415EN

Hamilton Street

CH416EB

Catherine Street

CH416EX

Claughton Road

CH416LA

Claughton Road

CH434TF

Westbourne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.