31 Birch Street, Southport, PR8 5EP is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,278 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Oct 2015 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,278, representing a 60.2% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,278 is:

  • 7.8% higher than the average property price on Birch Street
  • 22.2% higher than the average in the PR8 5EP postcode area
  • and 10.4% 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 13 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£248,278
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Birch Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 5EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jul 2015.

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 13 May 2015, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 580%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PR8 5EP

2 nd / 21
Price Rank
22% higher than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 5EP , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 19 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 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,278
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
13 Oct 2015
£155,000
Leasehold
+55 %
17 Apr 2015
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £139,950
sale date: 7 Mar 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 4 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 31 Birch Street, Southport, PR8 5EP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Oct 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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