Postcode PR8 2LE 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 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkdale is £46,697 per year. The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 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 27.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 2LE.
Birkdale near PR8 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
| 0.9 mi | Hillside | N/A | Walking directions to Hillside |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 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 | 32 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 110 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Duke's
In the PR8 2LE postcode area, located within Birkdale, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Greenbank High School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Birkdale Primary School | Community school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 9-10 Weld Parade, Southport, PR8 2DT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.