2 Alma Road, Southport, PR8 4AN
About 2 Alma Road
2 Alma Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Southport (PR8 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 70.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £365,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- ConservatoryYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 Alma Road 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
2 Alma Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£384,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 4 years.
£365,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
21 March 2024Most recent
£365,000
+2.8%over 8 months16 July 2023
£355,000
+18.3%over 2 years16 July 2020
£300,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 4AN: £375,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other Alma Road homes
EPC Rating for 2 Alma Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,765
Street avg £1,986
Floor Area
132 m²
Street avg 130 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 6.9 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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
0.2 km
Alma Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB







