How energy efficient is 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ?

The current EPC rating for 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ?

81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR9 0NJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ use?

The latest EPC at 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ in?

81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ sits in Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ?

Police records around 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ show an average of 250 reported crimes per month over the last 17 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 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ?

The closest primary school to 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport (665m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (847m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ?

The closest bus stop to 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, PR9 0NJ is Alexandra Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, Southport, PR9 0NJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 81a

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

81a is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 81a (44–48 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (49 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

81a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2009

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Apr 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromF38toE49

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81a, Flat 1, Leyland Road, Southport, PR9 0NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

81a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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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 PR9 0NJ: £265,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in PR9 0NJ

On the street

Versus other Leyland Road homes

Four headline reads against 88 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 81a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR9 0NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 0NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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