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About

Birkdale is a coastal ward situated in the northern part of the Sefton borough. Its western boundary is formed by the Irish Sea, featuring a stretch of sandy beach and the grassy dunes of the Ainsdale and Birkdale Hills Local Nature Reserve. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian properties along with more modern housing developments. The layout includes long, straight roads that run perpendicular to the coastline.

The ward contains Birkdale Village, a distinct commercial centre with independent shops and eateries along Liverpool Road. A notable local landmark is the Birkdale Palace Hotel, a large Victorian building that dominates the skyline. The area is also home to several well-regarded golf courses, including a championship links course that has hosted major tournaments. Inland, the landscape becomes more suburban, with quiet streets and local parks.

Area overview

On average Birkdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birkdale is £48,185 per year. There are 5 schools in Birkdale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birkdale is home to around 12,689 people, with a population density of about 4,142.4 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Birkdale Population

12,689

Population density

4,142.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.46(-32%)

Public order

8.04(-21%)

Shoplifting

5.12(-11%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.02(-55%)

Other theft

3.15(-52%)

North West average

Demographics

British

11,826

93.19%

Other White

286

2.25%

Irish

105

0.83%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.72%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.59%

Total population: 12,690

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,621

34.72%

Level 3 (A level)

1,985

19.03%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,561

14.97%

No qualifications

1,450

13.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

975

9.35%

Total 16+ residents: 10,429

Housing

Owns outright

2,247

41.27%

Owns with a mortgage

1,906

35.01%

Private landlord or letting agency

885

16.26%

Other social rented

224

4.11%

Other forms of private rent

105

1.93%

Total households: 5,444

Property prices in Birkdale

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Birkdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,052,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkdale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£522,500	£206,875	£355,000	£628,500	£771,250
Flats	13	£145,000	£87,300	£125,000	£172,500	£469,000
Semi-Detached	101	£230,000	£154,000	£187,000	£299,999	£465,000
Terraced	14	£167,500	£98,500	£146,750	£226,750	£316,200

10 years median price trend in Birkdale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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