21a, Flat 4, Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
About 21a
21a is a detached house in Southport (PR8 2AU). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 61 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 21a, where floor areas span 53–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (64 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (153 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
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
21a 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.
Sales history & valuation
21a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£149,000
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 2AU: £255,000 (2022–2021).
Nearby sales in PR8 2AU
2 Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
Sold Jul 2022
£925,0001b, Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
Sold Apr 2022
£338,00024 Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
Sold Mar 2022
£182,00019a, Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
Sold Jul 2021
£255,000Ashbourne House, 5, 25 Gloucester Road, Southport, PR8 2AU
Sold Mar 2021
£225,000
Versus other Gloucester Road homes
21a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 98 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
York Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Linaker Primary School. 15 schools nearby.
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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
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB