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Birkenhead, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Birkenhead is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 325,264. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
325,264 Population 33,463/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,273 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,273 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$263,125 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population325,264
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density33,463/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,273
Per Capita$48,273
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$263,125
Rent$1,207
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units130,106

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.3%

Community

Population325,264
Population Density33,463 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates53.3934°, -3.0148°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$48,273
Median Age44.6 years

About Birkenhead

Birkenhead is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 325,264. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Birkenhead has a population of 325,264 with a density of 33,463 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2.7%), with 2.5% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.1% of residents. 5.1% of the population are veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

325,264
Total Population
33,463
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
9.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.1%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Birkenhead vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Birkenhead is $48,273, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,273 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 511 business establishments, including 171 restaurants. 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Birkenhead vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,273
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,273
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)511

Business (County)

Restaurants171
Healthcare41
Retail23

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit7.2%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Birkenhead is $263,125, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 130,106 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$263,125
7% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.6%
Owner-Occupied65.6%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units130,106

Property Tax

Climate in Birkenhead

Birkenhead has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.2°C / 41°F 0.1° / 11.1° 90.8
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F 0.1° / 12° 98.4
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 0.6° / 14.3° 84.5
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 1° / 16.4° 47.0
May 11.7°C / 53°F 5.5° / 18.9° 64.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 8.1° / 23.1° 69.7
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.9° / 25.2° 93.7
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 10.5° / 24.1° 83.7
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.4° / 22.2° 94.9
Oct 11.4°C / 52°F 5.8° / 17° 128.7
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 1.5° / 14.6° 99.3
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.2° 119.6
Birkenhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density33,463/sq mi
Coordinates53.3934°N, 3.0148°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 113 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 120 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 54 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 58 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 69 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 68 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 62 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 127 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 58 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 98 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 70 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 69 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Birkenhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.3% have completed high school. 41 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.3%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33,463/sq mi
Total Area9.7 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants171
Retail Stores23

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit7.2%
Work from Home26.7%

Colleges & Universities in Birkenhead

Institution Type Founded Website
St Beunos College College - Visit →

Schools in Birkenhead

118+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wirral Hospitals' School - - - -
St. Anselm's College - - - -
Cole Street Primary School - - - -
Mersey Park Primary School - - - -
Well Lane Primary School - - - -
Cathcart Street Primary School - - - -
The Priory Parish Church of England Primary School - - - -
The Birkenhead Park School - - - -
Christ Church CE Primary School - - - -
Woodlands Primary School - - - -
Kingsway Primary School - - - -
Somerville Primary School - - - -
Co-op Academy Portland - - - -
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Kilgarth School - - - -
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School - - - -
Saint Francis of Assisi - - - -
Clarendon College - Montessori School - - - -
KIND SEED Centre - - - -
South Liverpool Vineyard Church - - - -
Liverpool College - - - -
Saint Margaret of Antioch School - - - -
The Good Shepherd - - - -
Litherland Parents Centre - - - -
Litherland Moss Children's Centre - - - -
Leasowe Primary School - - - -
Cambridge Children's Centre and Nursery School - - - -
Adult Learning Centre - - - -
St George's Primary School - - - -
Foxfield School (Site of) - - - -
Bromborough Pool Primary School - - - -
Wirral Hospitals' School - - - -
St Mary's School - - - -
The Studio School - - - -
Formerly Quarry Bank's Morrison Wing - - - -
Lister Infant School - - - -
Lister Junior School - - - -
Co-op Academy Rathbone - - - -
Redbridge High School - - - -
St Paul's Catholic Junior School - - - -
Gilmour Junior School - - - -
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School - - - -
Sudley Infant School - - - -
Calderstones School - - - -
Dovedale Community Primary School - - - -
Mosspits Lane Primary School - - - -
Wavertree Church of England School - - - -
Liverpool College (Senior) - - - -
Childwall Church of England Primary School - - - -
Alsop High School - - - -
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree - - - -
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy - - - -
Longmoor Community Primary School - - - -
Dixons Broadgreen Academy - - - -
Broadgreen Primary School - - - -
Pensby High School - - - -
Thornton Hough Primary School - - - -
St Nicholas Catholic Academy - - - -
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Pleasant Street Primary School - - - -
Saint Peters CE Primary School - - - -
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School - - - -
Whitefield Primary School - - - -
Everton Early Childhood Centre - - - -
The Beacon Church of England Primary School - - - -
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC - - - -
Gilmour Infant School - - - -
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Kingsley Community School - - - -
Princes Primary School - - - -
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School - - - -
Carleton House Preparatory School - - - -
Co-op Academy Bebington - - - -
Park Primary School - - - -
Prenton High School for Girls - - - -
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St. Anselm's College - - - -
St Charles' Catholic Academy - - - -
The Blue Coat School - - - -
Bellerive FJC Catholic College - - - -
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College - - - -
Auckland College - - - -
Hillside High School - - - -
Thingwall Primary School - - - -
Liverpool College (Primary and Nursery) - - - -
St Silas Church of England Primary School - - - -
Anfield Road Primary School - - - -
Cole Street Primary School - - - -
Overchurch Infant School - - - -
Overchurch Junior School - - - -
Christian Fellowship School - - - -
St Anne's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Windsor Community Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi - - - -
King's Northway Primary Academy - - - -
Childwall Sports & Science Academy - - - -
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Corinthian Community Primary School - - - -
Corinthian Community Primary School - - - -
West Derby School - - - -
Mersey Park Primary School - - - -
Heygreen Primary School - - - -
Phoenix Primary School - - - -
St Anne (Stanley) Primary School and Nursery - - - -
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Primary Education centre - - - -
St John's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Lawrence Community Primary School - - - -
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Broad Square Primary School - - - -
Holy Name Catholic Primary School - - - -
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery - - - -
St Monica's Catholic Primary School - - - -
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco - - - -
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Radio Stations near Birkenhead

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM - AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Birkenhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey Farm Museum
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Buckley Library
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Greenfield Valley Museum
Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Mold Library
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Sick To Death
Smithy Heritage Centre
St Winefride’s Well Museum
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool

Libraries in Birkenhead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Buckley Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Edda0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Flint Library0.0
Formby Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Halkyn Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Heswall Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Holywell Library0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Irby Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Mold Library0.0
Moreton Library One Stop Shop0.0
Mynydd Isa0.0
Neston Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Pensby Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Wallasey Central Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
West Kirby Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Birkenhead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birkenhead Market
Burscough Wharf
Chester Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Market Hall
Market Square
Mold Indoor Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
Solitare
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market

Hotels in Birkenhead

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express
Premier Inn Birkenhead
Russell Hotel

Restaurants in Birkenhead

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhead Balti House
Chinese Buffet
Docklands Fish & Chips
Fusion
Porters
Riviera
Sawasdee
The Capitol (Cantonese)
What's Cooking
Yiamas Greek Taverna

Cafes in Birkenhead

20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alleycats
Asda Café
Caffe Cream
Caffè Nero
Central Cafe
Coffee On The Square
Costa
Dempsey's Sandwich Bar & Cafe
Denise's Snack Bar
Jim's Cafe & Breakfast Bar
Jöro Vegan Eatery
Liberty Bell Coffee
Mr Tea's Breakfast Bar
Nightingales
Oakesy's Diner
Pallet Coffee and Bakes
Peaberry Coffee House
Rumbling Tums
Strummers
The Coffee Shop

Cinemas in Birkenhead

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vue
Woodside Drive-In

Monuments in Birkenhead

8 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cenotaph
Edward VII Clock Tower
HMS Conway Mast
HMS Thetis
Mersey Tunnel Monument
Obelisk
Operation Frankton
Victoria Monument

Clinics in Birkenhead

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balls Road Medical Centre
Cavendish Medical Centre
Claughton Medical Centre
Hamilton Medical Centre
Miriam Medical Centre
Vittoria Healthcare

Dentists in Birkenhead

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Road North Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Birkenhead

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal Trust CIC

Train Stations in Birkenhead

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhead Central
Birkenhead Park
Conway Park
Green Lane
Hamilton Square

Bus Stations in Birkenhead

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodside Bus Station

Gas Stations in Birkenhead

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Birkenhead

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
Santander

Shopping Malls in Birkenhead

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pyramids Shopping Centre

Gyms in Birkenhead

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reach Beyond Wellness Studio

Breweries in Birkenhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Problem Child Brewing
Red Star Brewary
Spitting Feathers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Birkenhead

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Prenton Park

Ski Resorts Near Birkenhead

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Birkenhead

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield-Small Airport
The Plassey Airstrip-Small Airport
Tilstock Airfield-Small Airport
Trench Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Birkenhead

59 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Allerton Road Post Office
Allport Road Post Office
Arrowe Park Post Office
Baycliff Road Post Office
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Post Office
Boaler Street Post Office
Booker Avenue Post Office
Breck Road Post Office
Childwall Post Office
Dacre Hill Post Office
Dog & Gun Post Office
Dovecot Post Office
Duke Street Convenience Store
Edwards at Higher Bebington
Fazakerley Post Office
Garston Post Office
Greasby Post Office
Grove Road Post Office
Heswall Post Office
Highfield Post Office
Hoylake Road Post Office
Irby Post Office
Irby Road Post Office
Lawrence Road Post Office
Leasowe Post Office
Litherland Post Office
Liverpool Post Office
Low Hill Post Office
Meols Post Office
Monument Place Post Office
Moss Lane Post Office
Muirhead Avenue East Post Office
New Brighton Post Office
New Ferry Post Office
Old Swan Post Office
Otterspool Post Office
Pensby Post Office
Pilch Lane Post Office
Priory Road Post Office
Rock Ferry Post Office
Saughall Bridge Post Office
Seaforth Post Office
Sefton Street Post Office
Stanley Road Post Office
Stopgate Lane Post Office
The University Post Office
Thingwall Post Office
Townfield Lane Post Office
Toxteth Post Office
Tuebrook Post Office
Ullet Road Post Office
Upton Road Post Office
Upton Road Post Office
Utting Avenue Post Office
Wallasey Post Office
Walton Church Post Office
Walton Hall Avenue Post Office
Walton Vale Post Office
Watts Lane Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birkenhead

122 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aigburth Community Church
All Saints Roman Catholic Church
Allerton United Reform Church
Bethesda
Birkenhead Quaker Meeting House
Birkenhead Quaker Meeting House
Blessed Sacrament Shrine
Bridge Chapel
Charing Cross Methodist Church
Charing Cross Methodist Church
Childwall Valley Methodist Church
Christ Church
Christ Church
Christ Church
Christ Church Higher Bebington
Christ the King
Christ the King
Christ the King
Church of Saint Elisabeth The New Martyr
Claremount Methodist Church
Cottenham Baptist Church
Court Hey Methodist Church
Dingle Mount Church
Dominion Assembly
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Holiness Church
Flaybrick Memorial Gardens
Garston Baptist Church
Gateway Church Wirral
Gateway Church Wirral
Grange Baptist and Wirral Chinese Church
Grange Baptist and Wirral Chinese Church
Grange United Reform Church
Hebron Evangelical Church
Heswall United Reformed Church
Highfield Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Island Road Methodist Church
Jubilee Church
Kensington Methodist Church
Kingdom Hall
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Laird Street Baptist Church
Life Church
Living Word Bible Church
Maitland Evangelical Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
New Road Church
New Road Church
Oakvale United Reformed Church
Our Lady & Saint Nicholas
Our Lady and St. John
Our Lady Immaculate Church
Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Joseph's Parish
Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Joseph's Parish
Our Lady's RC Church
Our Lady's RC Church
Parish of Saint John the Evangelist
Prenton Methodist Church
Quaker Meeting House
Sacred Heart RC
Saint Andrews
Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Austin
Saint Margaret Anfield
Saint Oswald King and Martyr Catholic Church
Saint Stephens United Reform Church
Salvation Army Community Church
Salvation Army Community Church
Serpentine Road Family Church
Sion Chapel
Sion Chapel
St Andrews United Church
St Anne's Catholic Church
St Bede's Chapel & Community Centre
St Catherine's
St Catherine's
St Dunstan's Church
St Joseph's Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Michaels and All Angels
St Michaels and All Angels
St Oswald's
St Paul
St Paul
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Road Mission Church
St Paul's Road Mission Church
St Peter , St Paul and St Philimena's Church
St Peter's Catholic Church
St Peters Church
St Saviours C of E Church
St Werburgh's
St. Alban's
St. Bride's Church
St. Edmund's Church
St. Mary's Tower
Stoneycroft Methodist Church
Stoneycroft Salvation Army Community Church
Strawberry Field
The Church of Christ the King and Our Lady
The Holy Name of Jesus RC Church
The Parish Church of St Stephen
The Salvation Army - Birkenhead
The Salvation Army Worship & Community Centre
The Salvation Army Worship & Community Centre
Thingwall Methodist Church
Tranmere Methodist Church
Tranmere Methodist Church
Trinity and Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church
United Reform Church
United Reform Church Prenton
Wallasey Village United Reformed Church
Waterside Church
Wellington Avenue Methodist Church
Wirral Deen Centre
Wirral Deen Centre

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Timezone
Europe/London

Around Birkenhead

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 115
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 34
Restaurants 171
Cafes 149
Bars 87
Supermarkets 23
Banks 11
Museums 13
Hotels 29
Libraries 8
Parks 93
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 28

Things to See Near Birkenhead

67 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (27)
  • • Denhall Colliery Mineshaft
  • • Denhall Colliery Mineshaft
  • • Denhall Colliery Mineshaft
  • • Denhall Colliery Mineshaft
  • • Denhall Colliery Mineshaft
  • + 22 more
🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • Brazil Bank
  • • Crosby Beach
  • • East Hoyle Bank
  • • East Hoyle Bank
  • • Tranmere Beach
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Knowsley Hall
  • • Thornton Manor
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Old Nick's Cave
🗼 Lighthouses (4)
  • • Ellesmere Port Lighthouse
  • • Hilbre Island Lighthouse
  • • Hoylake High Light
  • • Leasowe Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (18)
  • • Bidston Hill
  • • Caldy Hill
  • • Camp Hill
  • • Everton Brow
  • • Gorse Hill
  • + 13 more
🏛️ Ruins (10)
  • • Birkenhead Priory
  • • Byrom Street Cutting
  • • Della Rabbia fountain
  • • Denhall Quay
  • • Dungeon Salt Works
  • + 5 more

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead

What is the population of Birkenhead?

Birkenhead has a population of 325,264 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 33,463 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Birkenhead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,273, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $263,125 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Birkenhead?

Birkenhead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Birkenhead?

The unemployment rate in Birkenhead is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 511 business establishments in the area, including 171 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Birkenhead?

The median home value in Birkenhead is $263,125. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 65.6%.

How are the schools in Birkenhead?

31.5% of adults in Birkenhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Birkenhead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Birkenhead is 2.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.

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