85 Forest Road, Southport, PR8 6HY is a leasehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,389 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 £154,080 , which equates to approximately £111 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 2013 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,080, representing a 71.2% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £154,080 is:

  • 38.4% lower than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 37.8% lower than the average in the PR8 6HY postcode area
  • and 44.4% 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 9 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR8 6HY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£154,080
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£111
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Forest Road, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2016.

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 16 Jan 2012. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

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 changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% 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)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PR8 6HY

29 th / 31
Price Rank
38% lower than average
10 th / 20
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
19 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 6HY , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 20 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 10th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£154,080
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
7 Mar 2013
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1363 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 28 May 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1562 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2000
rooms: 7
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 31 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 85 Forest Road, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 6HY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Mar 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.