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1 Bank Square, Southport, PR9 0DG

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
155 m²
1668 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Bank Square

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

1 Bank Square is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 155 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £235,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2020. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 is 11.9% above the 2023 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Bank Square's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromF33toE53
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from May 2019
EPC improved fromE53toD63
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bank Square, Southport, PR9 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Bank Square, Southport, PR9 0DG

1decisions9documents15nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversion
  1. Jan 2020
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (5 bed house in multiple occupation) (Retrospective application)

    Retrospective
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/2019/01563
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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Bank Square saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£235,000

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2023Most recent

    £235,000

    +27.0%over 1 year
  2. 29 July 2021

    £185,000

    -19.6%over 1 year
  3. 19 September 2019

    £230,000

    +84.0%over 11 months
  4. 25 October 2018

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 0DG: £295,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bank Square homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Bank Square stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,516

Street avg £854

Strongly above

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 174 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bank Square

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Victoria Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 PR9 0DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR9 0DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bank Square, Southport, PR9 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.