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PR8 3EH

St Marys Gardens

Birkdale

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Detailed insights for PR8 3EH

Overview

Postcode PR8 3EH is located in an urban city, within the Birkdale ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hillside area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hillside is £50,954 per year. The nearest station is Hillside, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hillside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hillside has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hillside is £50,954 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from PR8 3EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hillside near PR8 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 3EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hillside

N/A

Walking directions to Hillside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
2,898.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.82(-33%)
Public order
8.76(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.92(-84%)
Other crime
2.19(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
93.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.93%
Irish
5
1.61%
Arab
5
1.61%
Other White
3
0.96%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.13%
Level 3 (A level)
60
24.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.41%
No qualifications
33
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
38.58%
Owns outright
48
37.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.17%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Social rents from council
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Birkdale

Median price£241,500
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £340K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Birkdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,052,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£500,000£273
Semi-Detached91£240,000£236
Terraced15£198,000£215
Flats11£135,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£100,000£159,975£147,950
2017£360,000£108,500£177,000£120,000
2018£339,975£110,000£180,000£150,000
2019£375,000£117,750£195,000£134,000
2020£395,000£113,000£197,000£134,375
2021£416,500£120,000£215,000£154,500
2022£420,000£147,000£222,000£162,500
2023£475,000£152,000£242,500£160,000
2024£459,000£118,000£230,000£206,000
2025£445,000£145,000£235,000£167,500
2026£575,000£93,750£245,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£183£156£166
2017£192£171£164£155
2018£196£163£169£157
2019£214£179£172£143
2020£217£196£175£162
2021£228£199£199£167
2022£258£223£206£189
2023£240£223£220£196
2024£275£188£217£189
2025£267£193£220£182
2026£287£159£229£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birkdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 3EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Flat 10, Alma Court, Carr Lane, Southport, PR8 3EEFlatsLeasehold£120,000
11 Feb 202620, Ranelagh Drive, Southport, PR8 3EPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,000
11 Feb 202620, Ranelagh Drive, Southport, PR8 3EPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,000
03 Dec 202516, Ranelagh Drive, Southport, PR8 3EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£211,500
21 Aug 202544, Carr Lane, Southport, PR8 3EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£257,000

Schools

In the PR8 3EH postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 3EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBirkdale High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFarnborough Road Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFarnborough Road Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 3EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 3EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparNorfolk Road, Sefton, PR8 4PAWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,922

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR8 3EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sonya Ann Kelly

Birkdale - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Patrick Hurley

Southport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthportE14001504
WardBirkdaleE05000933
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HillsideE02001438
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 010EE01006933
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 3EH

Is PR8 3EH (Hillside) safe?

The area around PR8 3EH records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near PR8 3EH?

The median sale price around PR8 3EH in Hillside is £241,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 3EH?

There are 5 schools close to PR8 3EH, including Birkdale High School (Good), Farnborough Road Junior School (Good) and Farnborough Road Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR8 3EH?

The closest station to PR8 3EH is Hillside, about 1,130 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 3EH?

PR8 3EH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 3EH (Hillside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 3EH is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonya Ann Kelly (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.