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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

CH416DY

Grange Road

CH416JE

Conway Street

CH413JE

Beckwith Street East

CH413RG

Edgar Court

CH414HH

Bentinck Street

CH414LX

Bentinck Close

CH434YH

Alfred Road

CH259BJ

Pacific Road

CH411FF

Tower Wharf

CH413RX

Kinmel Close

CH414BH

Paterson Street

CH414JY

Berner Street

CH414PQ

Exmouth Close

CH413NE

Cathcart Street

CH415JF

Hamilton Square

CH416DA

Woodside Ferry Approach

CH416EN

Claughton Road

CH416HG

Oliver Street

CH416LZ

Dacre Street

CH418BP

Old Bidston Road

CH434JE

Henthorne Street

CH434TZ

Euston Grove

CH411EW

Canning Street

CH412ZL

The Pyramids

CH413RP

Vittoria Street

CH416AX

Hamilton Square

CH434XA

Alvanley Place

CH434XH

Radnor Place

CH434YE

Town View

CH411EY

Dock Road

CH413HU

Beckwith Street East

CH413JA

Conway Street

CH413LE

Vittoria Close

CH414LR

Exmouth Way

CH415BP

Hamilton Square

CH416RR

Conway Street

CH434XN

Grange Mount

CH259SD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414NB

Craven Close

CH415HA

Albion Street

CH416EY

Claughton Road

CH416SE

Brunswick Mews

CH259RY

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411FN

Tower Road

CH415BX

Hinson Street

CH416NZ

Grange Road

CH434TP

Carlisle Mews

CH434UW

Park Road South

CH414FD

Conway Street

CH414PG

Bentinck Street

CH416AQ

Hamilton Square

CH413PS

Price Street

CH413RJ

Pacific Road

CH414AU

Simpson Street

CH414BG

Paterson Street

CH416EA

Grange Road

CH434YF

Warwick Close

CH412PF

Grange Road

CH413HX

St Anne Street

CH413PE

Park Street

CH413PY

Vittoria Street

CH414JF

St Anne Street

CH415HP

Gertrude Street

CH434US

Cole Street

CH259RG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412TH

Clifton Road

CH412ZD

Quarrybank Street

CH413AB

Park Street

CH414AR

Elm Street

CH414LY

Park Close

CH415EG

Church Street

CH415LD

Priory Wharf

CH416AU

Hamilton Square

CH259RE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413HY

Cathcart Street

CH414BL

Knowles Street

CH414DR

Bentinck Place

CH414FH

Cardigan Avenue

CH415DL

Chester Street

CH416EL

Menai Street

CH416RY

Conway Street

CH411AR

Canning Street

CH412PZ

Borough Road East

CH416RT

Claughton Road

CH259TA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411EL

Albion Street

CH413LQ

Vittoria Street

CH414AG

Conway Street

CH414DY

Bentinck Street

CH414LB

Brook Street

CH414NX

Parkview Close

CH415BW

Hamilton Square

CH415EH

Pilgrim Street

CH415FD

Grange Road East

CH411LY

Bridge Street

CH412AB

Alice Ker Square

CH413RZ

Vittoria Street

CH434TW

Clarendon Close

CH413QT

Neptune Street

CH413SR

Vittoria Street

Data Sources

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