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PR8 4TE

Crosby Road

Birkdale

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Overview

Postcode PR8 4TE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from PR8 4TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Birkdale near PR8 4TE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 4TE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Birkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Birkdale
0.7 mi

Hillside

N/A

Walking directions to Hillside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
4,197.1 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
332
96.23%
Bangladeshi
7
2.03%
Irish
3
0.87%
Other White
3
0.87%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
46.18%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.15%
No qualifications
34
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
54.17%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.72%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.08%
Other social rented
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

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 4TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 4TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20251, Dover Road, Southport, PR8 4TFDetachedFreehold£525,000
16 Apr 20251, Belgrave Place, Southport, PR8 2EFDetachedLeasehold£620,000
06 Mar 20253, Walmer Road, Southport, PR8 4SXDetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Oct 202521, Welbeck Road, Southport, PR8 4AEDetachedFreehold£425,000
21 Aug 202523, Welbeck Road, Southport, PR8 4AESemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the PR8 4TE postcode area, located within Birkdale, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR8 4TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBirkdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR8 4TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 4TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local45 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSparLiverpool Road, Sefton, PR8 4BLWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons Daily9-10 Weld Parade, Southport, PR8 2DTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAntonio's News Wine And General Store1 Kew Road, Southport, PR8 4HHWalking directions to Antonio's News Wine And General Store
0.5 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 4TE, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR8 4TE

Is PR8 4TE (Birkdale) safe?

The area around PR8 4TE 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 4TE?

The median sale price around PR8 4TE 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 4TE?

There are 5 schools close to PR8 4TE, 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 4TE?

The closest station to PR8 4TE is Birkdale, about 359 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR8 4TE?

PR8 4TE 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 4TE (Birkdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southport covering PR8 4TE 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.