37a, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
About 37a
37a is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 90 m² this is the 37th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–251 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 46 units on file.
At 90 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 45 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 April 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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
37a 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
37a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£160,000
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 1HU: £195,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in PR8 1HU
Flat 1, 35 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
Sold Nov 2025
£195,000Flat 2, 35 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
Sold Oct 2025
£110,50041a, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
Sold Aug 2024
£385,00033 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
Sold Dec 2020
£247,500Lowood Court, Flat 2, 24 Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1HU
Sold Dec 2020
£1,753,920
Versus other Portland Street homes
On floor area, 37a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
78 (C)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 66 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
0.2 km
Yellowhouse Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 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
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB







