What kind of home is 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT last change hands?

20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT last sold for £237,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 1RT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT use?

The latest EPC at 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT in?

20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

Police records around 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

The closest primary school to 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT is Linaker Primary School (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Beach Priory Gardens, PR8 1RT is Westcliffe Road, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Southport Rail Station, 833m away.

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20 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Beach Priory Gardens

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

20 Beach Priory Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 1RT). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 sits 66.2% above the 2014 sale of £237,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 20.3% below the postcode norm. At 177 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (138 m² median across 26 EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE47toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Beach Priory Gardens, Southport, PR8 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Beach Priory Gardens 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.

20 Beach Priory Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£237,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 May 2014Most recent
£237,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 1RT: £360,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PR8 1RT

On the street

Versus other Beach Priory Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Beach Priory Gardens outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,339

Street avg £1,817

Below

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 215 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Westcliffe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Linaker Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 1RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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