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28 Barford Close, Southport, PR8 2RS

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 28 Barford Close

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

28 Barford Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 2RS). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 sits 64.1% above the 2016 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 30.2% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

28 Barford Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Barford Close, Southport, PR8 2RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 28 Barford Close, Southport, PR8 2RS

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby
  1. Jul 2020
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, a first floor extension to side , pitched roof to the front porch and rendering of the dwellinghouse.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/2020/01015
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£220,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 January 2016Most recent

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 2RS: £320,000 (2024–2021).

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.

EPC Rating for 28 Barford Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,571

Street avg £2,067

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 135 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Barford Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for PR8 2RS

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
FAQ

Common questions

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