8 Balfour Road, Southport, PR8 6LE is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,228 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 £421,707 , which equates to approximately £189 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2001 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £291,707, representing a 224.4% increase, or approximately 9.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £421,707 is:

  • 18.7% higher than the average property price on Balfour Road
  • 9.0% higher than the average in the PR8 6LE postcode area
  • and 52.2% 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 1 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2228 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£421,707
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£189
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Balfour Road, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 2014.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 72% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PR8 6LE

23 rd / 42
Price Rank
9% higher than average
12 th / 32
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
22 nd / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 6LE , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 32 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 12th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£421,707
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+224 %
18 Jun 2001
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2056 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 8
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1938 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 8
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2021
rooms: 7
size: 2282 sq ft
sale price: £530,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 8 Balfour Road, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6LE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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