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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

CH413JE

Beckwith Street East

CH413RG

Edgar Court

CH414HH

Bentinck Street

CH414JJ

Beckwith Street

CH414LX

Bentinck Close

CH415ES

Castle Street

CH416AF

Hinson Street

CH416DY

Grange Road

CH416JE

Clwyd Street

CH434YH

Alfred Road

CH416DA

Birkenhead Central

CH259BJ

Pacific Road

CH411FF

Tower Wharf

CH413NE

Birkenhead Central

CH413RX

Beckwith Street East

CH414BH

Paterson Street

CH414JY

Berner Street

CH414PQ

Exmouth Close

CH415JF

Hamilton Square

CH416EN

Claughton Road

CH416HG

Claughton Road

CH416LZ

Bank Street

CH418BP

Old Bidston Road

CH434JE

Henthorne Street

CH259RS

Birkenhead Central

CH259SD

Birkenhead Central

CH416SE

Brunswick Mews

CH411EW

Canning Street

CH412ZL

Coburg Street

CH413RP

Vittoria Street

CH414NB

Craven Close

CH415HA

Albion Street

CH416AX

Hamilton Square

CH416EY

Catherine Street

CH434TZ

Balfour Road

CH434XA

Alvanley Place

CH434XH

Radnor Place

CH434YE

Town View

CH259RY

Birkenhead Central

CH416NZ

Grange Road

CH416RR

Conway Street

CH413HU

Beckwith Street East

CH413JA

Conway Street

CH411EY

Dock Road

CH411FN

Egerton Wharf

CH413LE

Vittoria Close

CH414LR

Exmouth Way

CH415BP

Douglas Street

CH415BX

Hinson Street

CH434TP

Carlisle Mews

CH434UW

Park Road South

CH434XN

Grange Mount

CH414AU

Simpson Street

CH412RA

Birkenhead Central

CH413PS

Vittoria Street

CH413RJ

Pacific Road

CH414BG

Paterson Street

CH414FD

Conway Street

CH414PG

Bentinck Street

CH416AQ

Hamilton Square

CH416EA

Catherine Street

CH434YF

Warwick Close

CH259RG

Birkenhead Central

CH413AB

Park Street

CH414AR

Elm Street

CH412PF

Grange Road

CH412TH

Clifton Road

CH412ZD

Quarrybank Street

CH413HX

St Anne Street

CH413PE

Park Street

CH413PY

Vittoria Street

CH414JF

St Anne Street

CH414LE

Birkenhead Central

CH414LY

Park Close

CH415EG

Church Street

CH415HP

Gertrude Street

CH415LD

Priory Wharf

CH416AU

Hamilton Square

CH434US

Cole Street

CH416RT

Claughton Road

CH416RY

Conway Street

CH259RE

Birkenhead Central

CH411AR

Canning Street

CH412PZ

Borough Road East

CH413HY

Cathcart Street

CH414BL

Knowles Street

CH414DR

Bentinck Place

CH414FH

Cardigan Avenue

CH415DL

Chester Street

CH416EL

Back Menai Street

CH259TA

Birkenhead Central

CH412AB

Birkenhead Central

CH414AG

Conway Street

CH411EL

Albion Street

CH411LY

Bridge Street

CH413LQ

Vittoria Street

CH413RZ

Vittoria Street

CH414DY

Bentinck Close

CH414LB

Brook Street

CH414NX

Newhope Road

Data Sources

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