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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

CH415BW

Hamilton Square

CH415EH

Pilgrim Street

CH415FD

Borough Place

CH434TW

Clarendon Close

CH413SR

Vittoria Street

CH414AH

Conway Street

CH413AD

Livingstone Street

CH416AA

Hinson Street

CH412QQ

Oxton Road

CH416HT

Birkenhead Rotary Way

CH412YN

Claughton Road

CH413QT

Neptune Street

CH413SD

St Anne Street

CH414BW

Craven Street

CH414NZ

Newhope Road

CH415DQ

Bridge Street

CH415HN

Brandon Street

CH418EE

Birkenhead Central

CH418FP

Pacific Road

CH434XX

Alexandra Road

CH434YD

Town View Mews

CH413PZ

Birkenhead Central

CH259RJ

Birkenhead Central

CH413SP

St Anne Street

CH411AP

John Street

CH411LU

John Street

CH412PH

Catherine Street

CH412QJ

Barton Street

CH413JZ

Cathcart Street

CH414NY

Parkview Close

CH415AR

Hamilton Square

CH415FE

Birkenhead Rotary Way

CH416AW

Market Street

CH418EP

Birkenhead Central

CH259SA

Birkenhead Central

CH411AW

Shore Road

CH416SA

Lorn Street

CH413JD

Beckwith Street East

CH413NP

Cathcart Street

CH413QJ

Birkenhead Central

CH413SL

Vittoria Close

CH414HW

Aspinall Street

CH415BD

Brandon Street

CH415BR

Hamilton Square

CH415BT

Henry Street

CH415HB

Albion Street

CH416AG

Grange Road

CH416BB

Oliver Street

CH259RU

Birkenhead Central

CH411AG

Shore Road

CH411LF

Egerton Wharf

CH412SS

Circular Road

CH412SP

Brookland Road

CH413NJ

Birkenhead Central

CH413QD

Park Street

CH413RL

Banning Close

CH415EJ

Pilgrim Street

CH416EP

Corfu Street

CH416LT

Burlington Street

CH418BF

Birkenhead Central

CH434XD

Merton Place

CH259RX

Birkenhead Central

CH259RZ

Birkenhead Central

CH259SE

Birkenhead Central

CH259SF

Birkenhead Central

CH413SN

St Anne Street

CH411AA

Tower Road

CH411ET

Freeman Street

CH411LB

Birkenhead Central

CH414DU

Claughton Road

CH414JB

Arthur Street

CH415AE

Hamilton Street

CH415EP

Cross Street

CH416AP

Oliver Lane

CH416LP

Brook Street East

Data Sources

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