What kind of home is 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 1LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ in?

16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

Police records around 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ show an average of 347 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ is Linaker Primary School (859m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (836m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Portland Street, PR8 1LJ is Wellington Street, 205m away. The nearest rail option is Southport Rail Station, 440m away.

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16a, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1LJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

16a is a three-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD60

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

92%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2018from Dec 2016

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Portland Street, Southport, PR8 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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: £229,000 (2022–2004).

Nearby sales in PR8 1LJ

On the street

Versus other Portland Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 37 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 231 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 16.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southport district page.

Full Southport report

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

Wellington Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Southport Education Group. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR8 1LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 1LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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