10a, Flat 1, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1LJ
About 10a
10a is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 10a (53–102 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 6 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
10a 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
10a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£136,000
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 1LJ: £275,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in PR8 1LJ
Versus other Portland Street homes
On floor area, 10a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 75 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 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
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Wellington Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Southport Education Group. 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
54.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







