Birkenhead
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Birkenhead, located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, is known for its maritime heritage, Victorian architecture, and green spaces. The town features Birkenhead Park, a historic public park that inspired New York’s Central Park, and the Woodside Ferry Terminal offering iconic views of the Liverpool waterfront. With a mix of urban living and access to the River Mersey, Birkenhead is a vibrant hub within easy reach of Liverpool city centre.
Wards in Birkenhead
Birkenhead is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bebington
- Bidston and St James
- Birkenhead and Tranmere
- Claughton
- Oxton
- Prenton
- Rock Ferry
Birkenhead is a constituency that covers these wards in Wirral.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,111 | 21.75% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,884 | 7.42% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,818 | 13.00% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,781 | 18.61% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,967 | 20.67% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,720 | 18.55% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 94,897 | 89.96% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,689 | 2.55% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 999 | 0.95% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 932 | 0.88% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Indian | 843 | 0.80% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 813 | 0.77% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 723 | 0.69% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 554 | 0.53% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 521 | 0.49% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 440 | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 428 | 0.41% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| African | 405 | 0.38% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 366 | 0.35% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 359 | 0.34% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 191 | 0.18% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 137 | 0.13% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 103 | 0.10% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 72 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 17 | 0.02% | 0.08% | 0.11% |