55 Forest Road, Southport, PR8 6HZ is a leasehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,831 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £437,727 , which equates to approximately £155 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Feb 2023 for £405,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,727, representing a 8.1% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £437,727 is:

  • 75.1% higher than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 28.7% higher than the average in the PR8 6HZ postcode area
  • and 58.0% 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 2 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2831 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£437,727
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£155
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Forest Road, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Aug 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2011. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 44%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to PR8 6HZ

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
29% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
78% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 6HZ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£437,727
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
23 Feb 2023
£405,000
Leasehold
+62 %
2 Nov 2011
£249,999
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2530 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at 55 Forest Road, Southport, PR8 6HZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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