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Birkenhead
City in Liverpool, United Kingdom
Overview
Birkenhead, located across the River Mersey from Liverpool, blends Victorian heritage with a modern urban atmosphere. Well-known for its green parks, lively shopping streets, and close-knit communities, the town provides an affordable base for exploring the wider Merseyside area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Liverpool
Population
109,848
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.39°, -3.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
93
English
98
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
979 mm
Internet Speed
183 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
0
Cafes
27
Nightlife
38
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LPL
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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