255 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 6LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £259,313 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Oct 2014 for £159,950. Since then, the value has increased by £99,363, representing a 62.1% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,313 is:

  • 6.5% higher than the average property price on Portland Street
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the PR8 6LX postcode area
  • and 6.4% lower than the average price for Southport as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£259,313
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

255 Portland Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2014.

The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 83.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to no system present: electric heaters assumed, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to PR8 6LX

25 th / 39
Price Rank
1% higher than average
27 th / 30
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
8 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 6LX , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 30 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 27th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,313
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
3 Oct 2014
£159,950
Leasehold
+52.4 %
10 Dec 2013
£104,950
Leasehold
+74.9 %
20 Sep 1999
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1268 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1240 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 255 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 6LX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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