10a, Flat 5, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1LJ
About 10a
10a is a mid-terrace house in Southport (PR8 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 61 m² this is the 5th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 10a, where floor areas span 53–102 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 50). The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 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 Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.
At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
10a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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.
£137,000
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
EPC Rating for 10a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
78 (C)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 74 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 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







