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PR8 4AH

Holywell Gardens

Birkdale

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Detailed insights for PR8 4AH

Overview

Postcode PR8 4AH is located in an urban city, within the Birkdale ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkdale area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birkdale is £46,697 per year. The nearest station is Birkdale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bedford Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Birkdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Birkdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Birkdale is £46,697 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from PR8 4AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkdale near PR8 4AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 4AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Birkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Birkdale
0.8 mi

Hillside

N/A

Walking directions to Hillside

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR8 4AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBedford ParkMediumWalking directions to Bedford Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,453 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.19(-51%)
Other theft
3.03(-54%)
Public order
3.03(-70%)
Vehicle crime
1.82(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.82(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
92.2%
Other White
19
5.49%
Chinese
2
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.58%
Indian
1
0.29%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
68
23.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.29%
No qualifications
36
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
37.09%
Owns outright
50
33.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
28.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.32%
Total households: 151

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 4AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 4AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025122, Eastbourne Road, Southport, PR8 4EADetachedFreehold£310,000
15 Sept 2025112, Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4DADetachedLeasehold£350,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 4, 104, Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4DAFlatsLeasehold£68,500
06 Mar 202628, Bury Road, Southport, PR8 4EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£65,000
28 Jul 202536, Bury Road, Southport, PR8 4EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the PR8 4AH postcode area, located within Birkdale, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 4AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBirkdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form CentreVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 4AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 4AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAntonio's News Wine And General Store1 Kew Road, Southport, PR8 4HHWalking directions to Antonio's News Wine And General Store
0.3 miSainsbury's Local45 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miSparLiverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 4BLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisons Daily9-10 Weld Parade, Southport, PR8 2DTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miOff Licence & Convenience StoreUpper Aughton Road, Sefton, PR8 5NDWalking directions to Off Licence & Convenience Store

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 4AH, 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)BirkdaleE02001437
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 009BE01006935
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2013-10-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 4AH

Is PR8 4AH (Birkdale) safe?

The area around PR8 4AH records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PR8 4AH?

The median sale price around PR8 4AH in Birkdale is £241,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR8 4AH?

There are 7 schools close to PR8 4AH, including Birkdale Primary School (Good), Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR8 4AH?

The closest station to PR8 4AH is Birkdale, about 584 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 4AH?

PR8 4AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR8 4AH (Birkdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 4AH is Patrick Hurley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonya Ann Kelly (Labour Party).

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.