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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

CH414BW

Craven Street

CH414NZ

Newhope Road

CH412QQ

Oxton Road

CH412YN

Claughton Road

CH413AD

Livingstone Street

CH413SD

St Anne Street

CH414AH

Conway Street

CH415DQ

Chester Street

CH415HN

Brandon Street

CH416AA

Argyle Street

CH416HT

Conway Street

CH418EE

Cleveland Street

CH418FP

Pacific Road

CH434XX

Alexandra Road

CH434YD

Town View Mews

CH259RJ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LU

John Street

CH412PH

Grange Road

CH412QJ

Oxton Road

CH413PZ

Bidston and St James

CH414NY

Parkview Close

CH415AR

Hamilton Square

CH415FE

Grange Road East

CH416AW

Market Street

CH418EP

Bidston and St James

CH411AP

John Street

CH413JZ

Cathcart Street

CH413SP

St Anne Street

CH259SA

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH413SL

Vittoria Close

CH414HW

Beckwith Street

CH415BD

Hamilton Square

CH415BT

Market Street

CH416BB

Oliver Street

CH259RU

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411LF

Morpeth Wharf

CH415EJ

Pilgrim Street

CH416EP

Corfu Street

CH416LT

Marion Street

CH411AW

Shore Road

CH413JD

Beckwith Street East

CH413NP

Cathcart Street

CH415BR

Hamilton Square

CH415HB

Albion Street

CH416AG

Argyle Street

CH416SA

Lorn Street

CH411AG

Shore Road

CH412SP

Brookland Road

CH412SS

Circular Road

CH413NJ

Bidston and St James

CH413QD

Cleveland Street

CH413RL

Banning Close

CH418BF

Bidston and St James

CH434XD

Merton Place

CH259RX

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SE

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH259SF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411AA

Tower Road

CH411LB

Bidston and St James

CH413SN

St Anne Street

CH414DU

Claughton Road

CH415AE

Hamilton Street

CH415EP

Cross Street

CH416LP

Brunswick Court

CH259RZ

Birkenhead and Tranmere

CH411ET

Park Street

CH414JB

Arthur Street

CH416AP

Oliver Lane

CH413PD

Russell Street

CH416AJ

Market Street

CH259RF

Birkenhead and Tranmere

Data Sources

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