Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Birkdale within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Birkdale.-- coast township with ry. sta., North Meols par., SW. Lancashire, 1½ mile S. of Southport, 2215 ac., pop. 8705; P.O.