What kind of home is Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 2AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR in?

Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR 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 Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR is Linaker Primary School (903m), one of 10 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 Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, PR8 2AR is Westcliffe Road, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, Southport, PR8 2AR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Southport (PR8 2AR). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 32 m² this is the 6th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–310 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 10 units on file.

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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 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF23toD58

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 2 Castle Walk, Southport, PR8 2AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

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 2AR: £260,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in PR8 2AR

On the street

Versus other Castle Walk homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 34 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

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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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westcliffe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Linaker Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR8 2AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 2AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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