Birkenhead County Court

Visit or write to us:

76 Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5EN

Maps and directions

County Court location code:: 126
DX:: 725000 Birkenhead 10

picture of the court or tribunal building

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Please see our guidance on what to expect when coming to a court or tribunal.

Opening hours

Court open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Court counter open: By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications

Email

Civil queries:

civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

Family queries:

family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

Social security and child support:

sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk

Phone numbers

Enquiries:

0151 666 5800

Divorce:

0300 303 0642

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available at the rear of the building on Hinson Street.
A lift and accessible toilets are available.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
Lifts are available in this building to access the first and fourth floors only.
Public toilets are available of the fourth floor.
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the fourth floor. Lifts are available to this floor.
Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water cooler.
This court has interview room facilities.
Separate waiting areas are available. Please contact the court for any special arrangements.
Baby changing facilities can be found on the fourth floor.
A multi-faith prayer room is available.
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the court building. Please read notices on display.