Houses to rent in Birkdale, Merseyside

Frequently asked questions about renting in Birkdale

What is the average rent in Birkdale?

There are only 6 homes to rent in Birkdale itself, so these figures cover the 95 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Birkdale is £1,135 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £850 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Birkdale?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Birkdale rents for £920 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,200 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £280 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £750 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,000 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Birkdale?

Most rents within 3 km of Birkdale are between £605 and £7,115 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £700 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Birkdale?

There are 6 homes to rent in Birkdale on Houses right now, plus 5 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 95, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 72 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Birkdale?

Yes. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Birkdale over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £985 a month, 16% higher than the year before (£850 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Birkdale?

Within 3 km of Birkdale, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 49% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 7 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Birkdale?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 6.3% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Birkdale over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Birkdale?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about three quarters of homes to rent within 3 km of Birkdale. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £835 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,000 a month.

Are rental homes in Birkdale furnished?

About 6 in 10 rental homes within 3 km of Birkdale that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Birkdale?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in Birkdale. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Birkdale?

Stations in Birkdale include Hillside.