On average Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £34,847 per year. There are 1 schools in Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 6,177 people, with a population density of about 6,859.5 per km².
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £88 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £159,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £100,000 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £50,000 |
| 2017 | £49,000 |
| 2018 | £61,250 |
| 2019 | £59,000 |
| 2020 | £62,000 |
| 2021 | £65,000 |
| 2022 | £76,250 |
| 2023 | £71,500 |
| 2024 | £71,000 |
| 2025 | £89,000 |
| 2026 | £110,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £57 |
| 2017 | £54 |
| 2018 | £62 |
| 2019 | £59 |
| 2020 | £58 |
| 2021 | £73 |
| 2022 | £82 |
| 2023 | £83 |
| 2024 | £70 |
| 2025 | £79 |
| 2026 | £96 |
Central records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.
The median sale price in Central is £100,000 (about £88 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
Central has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
Central scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central sits around rank 700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The average household income in Central is around £34,847 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).
Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mohammed Shabir Fazal (Green Party).
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.