Postcode PR8 1RX is located in an urban city, within the Duke's ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkdale area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkdale is £43,100 per year. The nearest station is Southport located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Birkdale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Birkdale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birkdale is £43,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 1RX.
Birkdale near PR8 1RX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southport located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Southport | N/A | Walking directions to Southport |
| 0.8 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kings Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kings Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Princess Park | Large | Walking directions to Princess Park |
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Duke's area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 114 | £122,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £201,000 |
10 year median price trend in Duke's
In the PR8 1RX postcode area, located within Birkdale, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 1RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Duke Street, Sefton, PR8 1RS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.