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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

CH412YJ

Claughton Road

CH414DX

Claughton Road

CH414HJ

Trinity Street

CH416AR

Lorn Street

CH434TX

Alfred Road

CH434XF

Grange Road West

CH413RW

Hope Street

CH414AW

Parkfield Avenue

CH415DE

Chester Street

CH415LB

Priory Wharf

CH259RN

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LX

Argyle Street

CH413HT

St Laurence Close

CH413JU

St Anne Street

CH414DA

Grange Road West

CH414JZ

Livingstone Street

CH415DD

Thomas Street

CH416JD

Conway Street

CH434XG

Grange Road West

CH411AD

Argyle Street

CH411AN

Bridge Street

CH412TL

Oxton Road

CH413NL

Pool Street

CH413NU

Vittoria Street

CH414LG

Fieldway Court

CH416AD

Argyle Street

CH434TN

Grange View

CH434TQ

Westbourne Road

CH434XB

Grange Road West

CH412UW

Borough Road

CH412XZ

Clifton Crescent

CH413RS

St Anne Street

CH415WE

Pacific Road

CH416LH

Athol Street

CH434XJ

Hawarden Avenue

CH434XY

Ravenscroft Road

CH259RB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414AA

Pacific Road

CH414BY

Grange Road West

CH414BZ

Grange Road West

CH414FQ

St Annes Place

CH414NF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH415WA

Pacific Road

CH416AY

Hamilton Square

CH416LL

Lord Street

CH411AS

Bridge Street

CH414LW

Exmouth Gardens

CH415BQ

Hamilton Square

CH416EJ

Charing Cross

CH416HH

Oliver Street East

CH411AY

Bridge Street

CH412QR

Cook Street

CH413RY

St Annes Close

CH416JA

Vittoria Street

CH259GA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259RQ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416RX

Douglas Street

CH414NH

Cardigan Avenue

CH412SG

Clifton Road

CH412TW

Oxton Road

CH414DB

Grange Road West

CH413LL

Keightley Street

CH414AP

Hemingford Street

CH411BP

Tower Wharf

CH412TJ

Whetstone Lane

CH412TP

Oxton Road

CH414FF

Parkfield Place

CH415BU

Douglas Street

CH416JB

Lord Street

CH414PP

Europa Boulevard

CH413LH

St Anne Way

CH413LU

Wood Street

CH413NW

Hilbre Street

CH413PU

Vittoria Street

CH414HN

Beckwith Street

CH414JW

Cleveland Street

CH415EY

Duncan Street

CH259RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411BD

Bridge Street

CH412QS

Whetstone Lane

CH412QX

Cook Street

CH412SR

Lowwood Road

CH412YW

Claughton Road

CH413NG

Corporation Road

CH413NT

Vittoria Street

CH413PH

Brook Street

CH413PQ

Price Street

CH413QQ

Bidston and St James

CH414JN

Cleveland Street

CH414PE

Adelphi Street

CH415ET

Hornby Street

CH416LE

Athol Street

CH412RB

Borough Road

CH259TB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412ZE

Derby Road

CH414JJ

St Annes Grove

CH415ES

Castle Street

CH416AF

Argyle Street

Data Sources

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