What kind of home is 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS last change hands?

18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS last sold for £317,500 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

The current EPC rating for 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS use?

The latest EPC at 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS in?

18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

Police records around 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS 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 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

The closest primary school to 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS is Shoreside Primary School (739m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birkdale High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS?

The closest bus stop to 18 Barford Close, PR8 2RS is Chatsworth Road, 176m away. The nearest rail option is Ainsdale Rail Station, 818m away.

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18 Barford Close, Southport, PR8 2RS

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 18 Barford Close

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

18 Barford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 2RS). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £393,000 is 23.8% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £317,500.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Integral

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Barford Close, Southport, PR8 2RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Barford 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.

18 Barford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£317,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 July 2023Most recent
£317,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 2RS: £320,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in PR8 2RS

On the street

Versus other Barford Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Barford Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,252

Street avg £1,970

On par

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Chatsworth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shoreside Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 2RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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