Flat 2, 16 Princes Street, Southport, PR8 1EZ
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Southport (PR8 1EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (37–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (82 versus a worst of 50). The latest certificate (September 2020) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 37 m² it's 27.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 8 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
Energy performance
Flat 2 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 2 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
Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£126,000
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 3 sales in PR8 1EZ: £65,000 (2019–1995).
Nearby sales in PR8 1EZ
Versus other Princes Street homes
On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
82 (B)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 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
0.0 km
Princes Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Southport Education Group. 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
54.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







