What kind of home is 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ last change hands?

2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ last sold for £127,000 in November 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ in?

2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ sits in Scarisbrick, Southport, Southport. It falls within the PR8 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

Police records around 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ is Kew Woods Primary School (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meols Cop High School (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Brown Edge Close, PR8 5HJ is Crematorium, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Brown Edge Close, Scarisbrick, Southport, PR8 5HJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Brown Edge Close

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

2 Brown Edge Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Scarisbrick, Southport, Southport (PR8 5HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since November 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 212.6% above the 2000 sale of £127,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

OutbuildingsYes

Building

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.

2 Brown Edge Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD55

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

20%47%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Brown Edge Close, Scarisbrick, Southport, PR8 5HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Brown Edge Close 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.

2 Brown Edge Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£127,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 November 2000Most recent
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR8 5HJ: £290,000 (2021–2001).

Nearby sales in PR8 5HJ

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Comparables

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crematorium — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Kew Woods Primary School. 8 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 5HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR8 5HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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