278 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 6LX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,292 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 £296,744 , which equates to approximately £230 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Apr 2005 for £172,500. Since then, the value has increased by £124,244, representing a 72.0% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £296,744 is:

  • 21.9% higher than the average property price on Portland Street
  • 15.3% higher than the average in the PR8 6LX postcode area
  • and 7.1% higher 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 10 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR8 6LX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£296,744
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£230
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Portland Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Dec 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to PR8 6LX

13 th / 39
Price Rank
15% higher than average
19 th / 30
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
9 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 6LX , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th 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 19th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£296,744
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
1 Apr 2005
£172,500
Leasehold
+130 %
19 Dec 2003
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £242,950
sale date: 21 Sep 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2008
rooms: 7
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 278 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 6LX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Apr 2005. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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