Hamlet · Merseyside
Birkenhead
Population 109,511 · Postcode CH43 · North West, England
Population: Built-up area, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Birkenhead built-up areaProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of BirkenheadFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£162,000Median · 1379 sales in 12 months▼-42% well below national averageBirkenhead built-up areaView sales →
Crime118 / 1,00013,700 incidents in 12 months▼+25% notably above national averageBirkenhead built-up areaView breakdown →
Broadband223.4 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+34% well above national averageBirkenhead built-up areaView coverage →
Schools54 schools31 primary, 13 other, 6 secondary, 2 16 plus, 1 all-through, 1 nursery · latest Ofsted resultsBirkenhead built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene68% top-rated484 of 716 businesses rated 5-star▼-13% notably below national averageBirkenhead built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses5,955Top: Retail & wholesale, Professional services, Real estate▼-35% well below national averageBirkenhead built-up areaView directory →
Planning429Within 5 km, 12 months · 0 in last 30 days · 137 approved · Wirral councilWithin 5 km of BirkenheadView applications →
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