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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, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 53.5% 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. The median sale price in Birkenhead Central is £111,500 (around £142 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,000 and £149,250. There are 1 schools in Birkenhead Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
53.5%
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

Median price: £111,500
Price per sq ft: £142
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £85K – £149K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £111,500 (about £142 per square foot) in Birkenhead Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,500 up to £258,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkenhead Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£208,500£171
Detached1£115,000£89
Flats14£101,000£149
Terraced21£99,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkenhead Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£60,000£100,000£52,000
2017£85,000£96,250£60,000
2018£90,000£146,000£60,000
2019£75,000£124,500£57,475
2020£66,125£118,500£67,500
2021£99,995£110,000£80,500
2022£99,995£167,500£92,000
2023£107,000£120,000£85,000
2024£114,500£205,000£97,000
2025£114,000£150,000£100,750
2026£116,000£208,500£103,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkenhead Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£60£70
2017£122£83£66
2018£130£67£76
2019£136£102£85
2020£143£113£75
2021£160£151£101
2022£172£137£109
2023£149£103£104
2024£154£143£110
2025£163£140£108
2026£153£171£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkenhead Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birkenhead Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wirral district.

Band A£1,667
Band B£1,945
Band C£2,223
Band D£2,501
Band E£3,056
Band F£3,612
Band G£4,168
Band H£5,001

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.