[2][3] Birkdale is part of the Southport constituency for elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, it is currently represented by the Conservative Party MP, Damien Moore.

For elections to Sefton Council Birkdale acts as a single electoral ward, it currently has three councillors, their names are Iain Brodie - Browne, Richard Hands, and Simon Shaw, all are members of the Liberal Democrats.

Birkdale railway station is situated on the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network, that links Southport to Liverpool.

Despite its small size, Birkdale receives a great deal of sporting attention once every few years as it plays host to The Open Championship.

Red Rum, a racehorse who was trained by Ginger McCain, had his stables in Upper Aughton Road in Birkdale, while a horse named after the village took part and finished tenth in the 2002 Grand National.