What type of property is 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW last sold for £71,300 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,000 in December 2010, so prices have been falling over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2010 and June 2024, 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW fell from £117,000 to £71,300, a change of £45,700. That works out to roughly -3.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft), around 173 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 1EW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW heated?

The latest EPC at 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW located?

2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

Police records around 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

The closest primary school to 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW is Linaker Primary School (540m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (719m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Riding Street, PR8 1EW is Yellowhouse Lane, 145m away. The nearest rail option is Southport Rail Station, 444m away.

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2b, Riding Street, Southport, PR8 1EW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2b

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1EW). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 173 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 180.5% above the 2024 sale of £71,300. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£38/sq ft) was about 64.4% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £71,300.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Aug 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Riding Street, Southport, PR8 1EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2b 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2b's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£71,300

Growth on file: -3.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2024Most recent
£71,300
-39.1%over 13 years
2 December 2010
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1EW: £162,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PR8 1EW

On the street

Versus other Riding Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2b is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£412

Street avg £1,352

Strongly below

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Talbot Drive

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3 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Trinity Gardens

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1 The Mews, Part Street

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3 bed

£271k

1 Belmont Street

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3 bed

£193k

1 Rimmers Avenue

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5 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southport district page.

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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

Yellowhouse Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Linaker Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR8 1EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 1EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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