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Birkenhead

Built-up area in Wirral, England

Coordinates:53.385, -3.061
OS grid ref:SJ 29 88
Population:325,264
Dialling code: 0151 (Liverpool)

Birkenhead sits on the western bank of the River Mersey on the Wirral Peninsula in England, directly opposite Liverpool. It is well known for Birkenhead Park, one of the world’s first publicly funded parks which inspired New York’s Central Park, and for the grand Georgian-era Hamilton Square. Transport links are a defining feature too: the Woodside ferry terminal, the Queensway Tunnel and the Merseyrail Wirral Line all connect the town closely with the city across the water.

Historically an industrial and shipbuilding centre, Birkenhead grew rapidly in the 19th century - the former shipyard Cammell Laird remains a notable landmark - and the docks and ferry traffic shaped its character. Today it combines pockets of Victorian architecture, museums such as the Williamson Art Gallery, social diversity and ongoing regeneration projects like Wirral Waters, which aim to reinvent its waterfront and economy while keeping a strong local community identity.

Postcode districts covering Birkenhead

CH41, CH42, CH43, CH46, CH49, CH62, CH63

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 32.5 miles52.3 km
  • Railway station Upton Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
  • Railway station Birkenhead Park Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km

Local points of interest

  • Prenton Park Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
  • Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
  • Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
  • World Museum Liverpool Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
  • Thurstaston Beach Beach 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Anfield Stadium 5.2 miles8.3 km
  • Goodison Park Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
  • Aintree Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Cheshire Oaks Mall 11.1 miles17.9 km

Example postcodes in Birkenhead