What type of property is 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG last sold for £105,000 in July 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and July 2008, 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG rose from £40,000 to £105,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +14.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

The current EPC rating for 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG located?

18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

Police records around 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG show an average of 347 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

The closest primary school to 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG is Farnborough Road Junior School (192m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birkdale High School (717m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG?

The closest bus stop to 18 Central Avenue, PR8 3EG is Central Avenue, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Central Avenue, Southport, PR8 3EG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Central Avenue

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

18 Central Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since July 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 55.2% above the 2008 sale of £105,000.

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

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Central Avenue, Southport, PR8 3EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Central Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Central Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£105,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2008Most recent
£105,000
+162.5%over 7 years
3 May 2001
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 3EG: £165,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PR8 3EG

On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Central Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,419

Street avg £1,522

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

347/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Central Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Farnborough Road Junior School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR8 3EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 3EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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