Postcode PR8 2LA 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 low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkdale is £46,697 per year. The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birkdale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Birkdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 per household in Birkdale is £46,697 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 2LA.
Birkdale near PR8 2LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hillside | N/A | Walking directions to Hillside |
| 0.7 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 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 | 35 | £587,270 |
| Flats | 114 | £134,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Duke's
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR8 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Prendergast
Duke's - Elected 2 May 2024
Patrick Hurley
Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.