Flat 4, 26 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
About Flat 4
Flat 4 is an end-of-terrace house in Southport (PR8 1HS). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–58 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 (76 versus a worst of 58). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £86,000. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 is 43% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 25.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
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 £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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 27 years.
£86,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
10 July 2025Most recent
£86,000
+35.4%over 6 years12 September 2018
£63,500
+27.1%over 2 years30 March 2016
£49,950
+66.5%over 17 years11 December 1998
£30,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1HS: £290,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in PR8 1HS
45 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
Sold Nov 2025
£410,00052 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
Sold Mar 2025
£335,000Flat 3, 31 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
Sold Feb 2025
£72,00037b, Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
Sold Aug 2024
£290,000Flat 1, 51 Talbot Street, Southport, PR8 1HS
Sold May 2024
£80,000
Versus other Talbot Street homes
Flat 4 is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,564
Street avg £1,715
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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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
0.3 km
Yellowhouse Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Linaker Primary School. 14 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
53.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB







