Postcode PR8 4RQ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birkdale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Birkdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from PR8 4RQ.
Birkdale near PR8 4RQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hillside | N/A | Walking directions to Hillside |
| 0.7 mi | Birkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Birkdale |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 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 | 25 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £150,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birkdale
In the PR8 4RQ postcode area, located within Birkdale, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 4RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Liverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 4SB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 173 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4NX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Norfolk Road, Sefton, PR8 4PA | Walking directions to Spar |
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.