What kind of home is 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD last change hands?

12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD last sold for £165,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,500 in December 2006, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and March 2023, 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD rose from £152,500 to £165,000, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR8 5HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD 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.

Which area is 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD in?

12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD sits in Scarisbrick, Southport, Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

Police records around 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD 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.

What schools are near 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

The closest primary school to 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD is Kew Woods Primary School (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meols Cop High School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Covert Close, PR8 5HD is Pool Hey Lane, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Covert Close, Scarisbrick, Southport, PR8 5HD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 12 Covert Close

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

12 Covert Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Scarisbrick, Southport, Southport (PR8 5HD). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 12.7% above the 2023 sale price. Sold March 2023 for £165,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

May 2026from Nov 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Covert Close, Scarisbrick, Southport, PR8 5HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Covert Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Covert Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£165,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2023Most recent
£165,000
+8.2%over 16 years
19 December 2006
£152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 5HD: £240,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in PR8 5HD

On the street

Versus other Covert Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Covert Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,661

Street avg £2,528

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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.

£151k

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Birch Street

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1 Carrwood Park

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£220k

1 Cartmel Close

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1 Bramble Court

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1 Calverton Drive

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3 bed2 bath

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

0.2 km

Pool Hey Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Kew Woods Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR8 5HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 5HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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