Flat 8, Longton Court, 2 Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2RB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £184,340 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2024 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,340, representing a 5.3% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £184,340 is:

  • 55.3% lower than the average property price on Shore Road
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the PR8 2RB postcode area
  • and 33.5% lower than the average price for Southport as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 29 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR8 2RB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£184,340
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 8, Longton Court, 2 Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 2RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 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 17 Mar 2016, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 295%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR8 2RB

9 th / 22
Price Rank
4% lower than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR8 2RB , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 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 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£184,340
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
8 May 2024
£175,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
30 Jul 2018
£135,000
Leasehold
+68.8 %
4 Apr 2016
£80,000
Leasehold
+100 %
10 Oct 1997
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 5 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £109,900
sale date: 28 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 8, Longton Court, 2 Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2RB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 May 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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