Postcode PR8 4LX 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hillside is £50,954 per year. The nearest station is Hillside located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bedford Park.
Hillside has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Hillside has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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.
The average income per household in Hillside is £50,954 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 4LX.
Hillside near PR8 4LX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hillside | N/A | Walking directions to Hillside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bedford Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £236,500 in Birkdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £462,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £150,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 105 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkdale
In the PR8 4LX postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Guilford Road Post Office | 1 Grantham Road, Southport, PR8 4LS | Walking directions to Guilford Road Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Norfolk Road, Sefton, PR8 4PA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 173 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4NX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Liverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 4SB | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.