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Takeaways| Council | Wirral |
| Crime Rate | ⚠️high |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
Is Birkenhead right for you?
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The average house price in Birkenhead is £131,860, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Birkenhead house price trends over the last 30 years.
£131,860
£287,128
£113,978
£214,100
£127,225
Is Birkenhead a nice place to live?
Birkenhead is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Birkenhead?
Birkenhead has a higher than average crime rate of 211.0 crimes per 1,000 people. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and Elm Street, as reported by Merseyside Police.
What are the best schools in Birkenhead?
Birkenhead has 187 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Mersey Park Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead and Rock Ferry Primary School. Note: 16 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birkenhead?
The majority of residents in Birkenhead identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).