Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport
House prices, sold prices and local information for PR8 2HW, PR8 2FY, PR8 2NW.
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At a glance
95 property sales on Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 6 homes sold here for an average of £726,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £724,115. Average sale prices rose from £434,982 in 2016 to £726,500 in 2026 (+67%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 191% above the Southport average of £249,388 over the same period. 15 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% detached, 22% flat, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Waterloo Road range from £37,500 to £1,800,000. 51% of homes sold here were freehold and 49% leasehold. Of 232 streets in Southport with at least two sales in the last year, Waterloo Road ranks 1st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Waterloo Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PR8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 51% freehold and 49% leasehold across 110 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £724,115 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Flat | 21 | £208,974 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £401,357 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £271,000 | 28 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Waterloo Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Waterloo Road PR8 2NB | 30 Apr 2026 | £1,800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 6, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 10 Apr 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 104, Waterloo Road PR8 3AY | 13 Mar 2026 | £652,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4 Lismore Park, 5, Waterloo Road PR8 2FY | 27 Feb 2026 | £242,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84, Waterloo Road PR8 4QW | 27 Feb 2026 | £570,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 81, Waterloo Road PR8 2NW | 20 Feb 2026 | £915,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 15, Waterloo Road PR8 2HL | 23 Oct 2025 | £183,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 10 Sep 2025 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92, Waterloo Road PR8 3AY | 22 Aug 2025 | £1,052,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Waterloo Road PR8 2NQ | 31 Mar 2025 | £1,750,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Waterloo Road PR8 2HL | 28 Mar 2025 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2A, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 24 Mar 2025 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 13 Mar 2025 | £256,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2B, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 28 Feb 2025 | £587,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Waterloo Road PR8 2NA | 30 Jul 2024 | £815,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 31, Waterloo Road PR8 2NA | 30 Jul 2024 | £815,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Waterloo Road PR8 2LR | 22 May 2024 | £925,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 101, Waterloo Road PR8 4QN | 5 Apr 2024 | £464,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4 Lismore Park, 5, Waterloo Road PR8 2FY | 9 Feb 2024 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Waterloo Road PR8 2NA | 23 Nov 2023 | £705,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Waterloo Road PR8 2NB | 13 Oct 2023 | £1,325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 137, Waterloo Road PR8 3AX | 1 Sep 2023 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Waterloo Road PR8 2NA | 22 Jun 2023 | £14,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 30, Waterloo Road PR8 2NG | 20 Jun 2023 | £9,750 | Other | Freehold |
| 83, Waterloo Road PR8 2NW | 28 Apr 2023 | £1,210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 28 Feb 2023 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14 - 16, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 31 Jan 2023 | £100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 90, Waterloo Road PR8 4QW | 31 Jan 2023 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Waterloo Road PR8 2NQ | 2 Sep 2022 | £1,800,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 37, Waterloo Road PR8 2NQ | 2 Sep 2022 | £1,800,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 6, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 26 Aug 2022 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 6 Jul 2022 | £3,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 108, Waterloo Road PR8 3AY | 30 May 2022 | £725,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 136, Waterloo Road PR8 3AZ | 30 May 2022 | £505,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13A, Waterloo Road PR8 2HN | 13 May 2022 | £227,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 9, Waterloo Road PR8 2HN | 30 Mar 2022 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 8, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 28 Feb 2022 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4A, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 21 Jan 2022 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 147, Waterloo Road PR8 3AU | 14 Dec 2021 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 77, Waterloo Road PR8 2NW | 1 Sep 2021 | £662,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Waterloo Road PR8 2NA | 30 Jun 2021 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 92, Waterloo Road PR8 3AY | 30 Jun 2021 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Waterloo Road PR8 2NF | 18 Jun 2021 | £1,075,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road PR8 2HW | 29 Apr 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 86, Waterloo Road PR8 4QW | 25 Feb 2021 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 102, Waterloo Road PR8 3AY | 19 Feb 2021 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Waterloo Road PR8 2NG | 8 Jan 2021 | £880,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18B, Waterloo Road PR8 2NE | 4 Dec 2020 | £1,135,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 63, Waterloo Road PR8 2ND | 18 Nov 2020 | £845,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Waterloo Road PR8 2NF | 30 Oct 2020 | £934,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 44, Waterloo Road | £850,000 (Jun 2019) → £1,800,000 (Apr 2026) | +112% over 7 yrs |
| 4 Lismore Park, 5, Waterloo Road | £230,000 (Feb 2024) → £242,000 (Feb 2026) | +5% over 2 yrs |
| 81, Waterloo Road | £599,000 (Aug 2016) → £915,000 (Feb 2026) | +53% over 9 yrs |
| 8, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road | £180,000 (Oct 2019) → £239,950 (Mar 2020) → £235,000 (Feb 2022) → £280,000 (Sep 2025) | +56% over 6 yrs |
| 92, Waterloo Road | £500,000 (Dec 2017) → £650,000 (Jun 2021) → £1,052,000 (Aug 2025) | +110% over 8 yrs |
| 37, Waterloo Road | £627,500 (Sep 2016) → £1,800,000 (Sep 2022) → £1,750,000 (Mar 2025) | +179% over 8 yrs |
| 2A, Waterloo Road | £390,000 (Aug 2017) → £590,000 (Mar 2025) | +51% over 8 yrs |
| 2, Lulworth View, 2, Waterloo Road | £240,000 (Aug 2019) → £256,000 (Mar 2025) | +7% over 6 yrs |
| 25, Waterloo Road | £14,000 (Jun 2023) → £705,000 (Nov 2023) | +4936% over under a year |
| 83, Waterloo Road | £587,500 (Dec 2019) → £1,210,000 (Apr 2023) | +106% over 3 yrs |
| 136, Waterloo Road | £310,500 (Nov 2018) → £505,000 (May 2022) | +63% over 4 yrs |
| 4A, Waterloo Road | £385,000 (Feb 2018) → £455,000 (Jan 2022) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| 16 Lismore Park, 5, Waterloo Road | £213,000 (Dec 2018) → £250,000 (Aug 2020) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| 82, Waterloo Road | £350,000 (Sep 2018) → £400,000 (Mar 2020) | +14% over 1 yr |
| 134, Waterloo Road | £459,950 (Sep 2016) → £459,950 (Sep 2017) | +0% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Waterloo Road
Crime
99 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waterloo Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waterloo Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Coast from Southport to Formby Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Waterloo Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank High School 1,025 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 447 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Farnborough Road Junior School 468 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Farnborough Road Infant School 428 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Birkdale Primary School 430 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Birkdale High School 936 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre 822 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Linaker Primary School 359 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hillside station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Birkdale station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Southport station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Selworthy Road (adj, Waterloo Road) 1 min walk
- Selworthy Road (adj, Waterloo Road) 2 min walk
- Royal Birkdale Golf Club (opp, Waterloo Road) 4 min walk
- Royal Birkdale Golf Club (o/s, Waterloo Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Family Surgery
107 Liverpool Rd, Birkdale, Southport · 0.7 mi - Grange Surgery
41 York Road, Birkdale, Southport · 0.9 mi - Cumberland House Surgery
58 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport · 1.8 mi - Ainsdale Medical Centre
66 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Liverpool Road Birkdale · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Southport Weld Parade · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Southport Birkdale Express · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Birkdale Liverpool Road Local · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Hillside Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Ten Dental · 1.5 mi
- Fairfield Road Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 664 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,501 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sefton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Waterloo Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.1% | 64.4% |
| No religion | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.5% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.7% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.1% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 46.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 26.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sefton.
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