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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

CH411AN

Bridge Street

CH413HX

St Anne Street

CH416AJ

Market Street

CH413RQ

Dover Close

CH259RP

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416JD

Conway Street

CH416AX

Hamilton Square

CH411ND

Canning Street

CH414PJ

Conway Drive

CH415LB

Priory Wharf

CH259RG

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH414LA

Maddock Street

CH414JQ

Price Street Business Centre

CH418EP

Bidston and St James

CH416AS

Hamilton Square

CH415HP

Gertrude Street

CH413RZ

Vittoria Street

CH411EY

Dock Road

CH412YQ

Hollybank Road

CH413PR

Vittoria Street

CH416AP

Oliver Lane

CH259RH

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH412XE

Shaw Street

CH434TF

Westbourne Road

CH416PX

Pacific Road

CH414PQ

Exmouth Close

CH416AG

Argyle Street

CH413JU

St Anne Street

CH413NU

Vittoria Street

CH413JE

Beckwith Street East

CH414FN

Barton Street

CH412UZ

Borough Road

CH418FP

Pacific Road

CH416DA

Woodside Ferry Approach

CH411LX

Argyle Street

CH415AD

Hamilton Street

CH414LR

Exmouth Way

CH259RW

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AR

Canning Street

CH413HZ

Bidston and St James

CH416JB

Lord Street

CH434TN

Grange View

CH415BW

Hamilton Square

CH412PF

Grange Road

CH411HB

Corporation Road

CH412SU

Fearnley Road

CH413PJ

Brook Street East

CH412TP

Oxton Road

CH413QL

Berner Street

CH412RD

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416HY

St John Street

CH434UN

Alvanley Place

CH412RL

Salisbury Street

CH434TQ

Westbourne Road

CH414NX

Parkview Close

CH412YH

Claughton Road

CH414AU

Simpson Street

CH414AG

Conway Street

CH415AL

Hamilton Street

CH412AB

Alice Ker Square

CH415ER

Market Street

CH259FX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH416HH

Oliver Street East

CH412YL

Claughton Road

CH434TX

Alfred Road

CH412UW

Borough Road

CH415EF

Ivy Street

CH413SP

St Anne Street

CH413RH

Vittoria Street

CH412TX

Carnforth Close

CH416DL

Hamilton Street

Data Sources

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