25 Riding Street, Southport, PR8 1EW
About 25 Riding Street
25 Riding Street is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1EW). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.
It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £269,750. At 135 m² it's 21.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 34 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 74.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 February 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Solar PV panels (33 kWp) installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
25 Riding Street 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
25 Riding Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£269,750
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 July 2025Most recent
£269,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1EW: £135,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in PR8 1EW
Versus other Riding Street homes
On years held, 25 Riding Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,998
Street avg £1,289
Floor Area
135 m²
Street avg 137 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
347/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Yellowhouse Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Linaker Primary School. 13 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB







