What type of property is 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB have?

The current EPC rating for 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 5AB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB heated?

The latest EPC at 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB located?

31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB sits in Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

Police records around 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB 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 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

The closest primary school to 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB is Linaker Primary School (276m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (964m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB?

The closest bus stop to 31b, Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AB is Southbank Road, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31b, Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31b

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

31b is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR8 5AB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 74 m² it's 27.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2009

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Mar 2023from Nov 2019

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31b, Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31b 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.

31b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 5AB: £190,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in PR8 5AB

On the street

Versus other Shakespeare Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31b outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

347/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Southbank Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Linaker Primary School. 15 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 5AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 5AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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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