What type of property is 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT last change hands?

15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT last sold for £155,000 in January 2020, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and January 2020, 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT rose from £65,000 to £155,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

The current EPC rating for 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT 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.

Where is 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT located?

15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT sits in Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

Police records around 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT 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.

Which schools serve 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

The closest primary school to 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport (408m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southport Education Group (287m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

The closest bus stop to 15 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is Sussex Road, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Southport Rail Station, 497m away.

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15 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Kensington Road

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

15 Kensington Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0RT). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 32.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £155,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromE44toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Kensington Road 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.

15 Kensington Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£155,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2020Most recent
£155,000
+138.5%over 18 years
11 October 2001
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 0RT: £285,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PR9 0RT

On the street

Versus other Kensington Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Kensington Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,396

Street avg £1,103

Above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

Full Southport report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

250/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sussex Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Southport Education Group. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 0RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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