Homechase House, Flat 18, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
About Homechase House
Homechase House is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southport (PR8 2DG). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 44 m² this is the 33rd smallest of 47 units on EPC record in Homechase House, where floor areas span 12–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 sits 122.2% above the 2014 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 31.2% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Homechase House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Homechase House 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
Homechase House's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.
£100,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.6% per year over 11 years.
£45,000
Growth on file: -3.6% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
16 April 2014Most recent
£45,000
-57.3%over 5 years14 July 2008
£105,500
-7.5%over 3 years7 March 2005
£114,000
+67.6%over 2 years9 January 2003
£68,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 2DG: £75,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in PR8 2DG
Homechase House, Flat 26, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
Sold Aug 2025
£65,000Homechase House, Flat 34, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
Sold Jul 2025
£70,000Homechase House, Flat 50, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
Sold Jul 2025
£95,000Homechase House, Flat 4, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
Sold Oct 2024
£75,000Homechase House, Flat 30, Chase Close, Southport, PR8 2DG
Sold Aug 2024
£80,000
Versus other Chase Close homes
On co₂ emissions, Homechase House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,023
Street avg £1,593
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
Birkdale Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.7 km
Birkdale Primary School. 15 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
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB







