What kind of home is 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB last sold for £382,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in January 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 1999 and July 2010, 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB rose from £155,000 to £382,000, a change of £227,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 2DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB in?

8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

Is 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB 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 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

The closest primary school to 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB is Linaker Primary School (1.3km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blandford Close, PR8 2DB is Palatine Road, 133m away. The nearest rail option is Birkdale Rail Station, 815m away.

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8 Blandford Close, Southport, PR8 2DB

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Blandford Close

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

8 Blandford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 2DB). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £554,000 is 45% above the 2010 sale price.

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

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2009from Jul 2009

Low Energy Lighting

9%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Jan 2025from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blandford Close, Southport, PR8 2DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blandford Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£382,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2010Most recent
£382,000
+57.9%over 8 years
3 August 2001
£241,950
+56.1%over 2 years
20 January 1999
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 2DB: £478,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR8 2DB

On the street

Versus other Blandford Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Blandford Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,021

Street avg £2,572

Strongly below

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 190 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Palatine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 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 2DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 2DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Blandford Close, Southport, PR8 2DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.