Flat 4, 53 Princes Street, Southport, PR8 1HA
About Flat 4
Flat 4 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1HA). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (46–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (71 versus a best of 81). Other recorded features include a basement. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.
At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- BasementYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 4 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 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£119,000
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 1HA: £210,000 (2017–2004).
Nearby sales in PR8 1HA
Versus other Princes Street homes
On epc rating, Flat 4 runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 77 (C)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 67 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
0.3 km
Wellington Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Linaker Primary School. 12 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
53.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB