40 42, Flat 5, Princes Street, Southport, PR8 1EQ
About 40 42
40 42 is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 40 42, where floor areas span 40–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 55). The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
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Planning history
40 42 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
40 42 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1EQ: £99,500 (2022–2017).
Nearby sales in PR8 1EQ
Versus other Princes Street homes
On epc rating, 40 42 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Princes Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Southport Education Group. 13 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB