17 Nelson Street, Southport, PR8 1QE
About 17 Nelson Street
17 Nelson Street is a mid-terrace house in Southport (PR8 1QE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since May 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 240.8% above the 2000 sale of £49,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£55/sq ft) was about 54.6% below the postcode norm.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
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.
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Planning history
17 Nelson Street 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
17 Nelson Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£167,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 3 years.
£49,000
Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2000Most recent
£49,000
+3.2%over 2 years14 August 1997
£47,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1QE: £140,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in PR8 1QE
Versus other Nelson Street homes
On price per m², 17 Nelson Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£590
Street avg £1,715
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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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
0.1 km
Wellington Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 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
43.5dB







