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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

CH415BQ

Hamilton Square

CH416EY

Claughton Road

CH413QH

Cleveland Street

CH411AA

Tower Road

CH413HY

Cathcart Street

CH415AT

Hamilton Square

CH412ZE

Derby Road

CH418BR

Duke Street

CH414BG

Paterson Street

CH416EB

Grange Road

CH434XW

Grange Mount

CH415DQ

Chester Street

CH413AB

Park Street

CH414BY

Grange Road West

CH411EU

Marcus Street

CH416SA

Lorn Street

CH259RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416ND

Cleveland Street

CH413RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413JY

Cathcart Street

CH416BB

Oliver Street

CH413PY

Vittoria Street

CH412RH

Vincent Street

CH413SL

Vittoria Close

CH414AH

Conway Street

CH414JF

St Anne Street

CH434XD

Merton Place

CH259GE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259TB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411ET

Park Street

CH415BP

Hamilton Square

CH259SF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414PG

Bentinck Street

CH415BD

Hamilton Square

CH414AW

Parkfield Avenue

CH412YB

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416RT

Claughton Road

CH434XN

Grange Mount

CH415AE

Hamilton Street

CH412QJ

Oxton Road

CH415FE

Grange Road East

CH414BJ

Paterson Street

CH411LY

Bridge Street

CH411LU

John Street

CH413QG

Cleveland Street

CH412XZ

Clifton Crescent

CH415WE

Pacific Road

CH415ES

Castle Street

CH416AH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH434YF

Warwick Close

CH412SJ

The Woodlands

CH413RW

Hope Street

CH416EA

Grange Road

CH259RX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413LE

Vittoria Close

CH412RA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416LZ

Dacre Street

CH418BP

Old Bidston Road

CH418BF

Bidston and St James

CH434YE

Town View

CH434XH

Radnor Place

CH416RR

Conway Street

CH259SE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH434XA

Alvanley Place

CH413JA

Conway Street

CH414HH

Bentinck Street

CH413QQ

Bidston and St James

CH416AE

Argyle Street

CH416NX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414AF

Conway Street

CH434TR

Belmont Grove

CH434XJ

Hawarden Avenue

CH416HG

Oliver Street

CH416BU

Pacific Road

CH413LH

St Anne Way

CH413SN

St Anne Street

CH411AY

Bridge Street

CH415EH

Pilgrim Street

CH413RG

Edgar Court

CH411LF

Morpeth Wharf

CH414HJ

Trinity Street

CH411BG

Taylor Street

CH412SL

The Woodlands

CH416AN

Market Street

CH414JN

Cleveland Street

CH411EP

Hamilton Street

CH412TL

Oxton Road

CH415EA

Chester Street

CH418BE

Churchview Road

CH414FG

Florence Street

CH413QJ

Cleveland Street

CH411AD

Argyle Street

CH411AW

Shore Road

CH413JP

Albert Laver Close

CH414NT

Adelphi Street

CH413NE

Cathcart Street

CH434TL

Grange View

CH413NY

Marcus Street

CH434TT

Ridley Street

CH415JF

Hamilton Square

Data Sources

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