What kind of home is 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT sell for?

34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT last sold for £160,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2002 and June 2023, 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT rose from £84,000 to £160,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR9 0RT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT use?

The latest EPC at 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT had any planning applications?

34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

34 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.

Which area is 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT in?

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

How safe is the area around 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

Police records around 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 11 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 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

The closest primary school to 34 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.

How well connected is 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT?

The closest bus stop to 34 Kensington Road, PR9 0RT is Sussex Road, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Southport Rail Station, 497m away.

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34 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 34 Kensington Road

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

34 Kensington Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0RT). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 17.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£119/sq ft) was about 18.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £160,000 in June 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 34 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RT

2decisions16documents15nearby

Sept 2023
Change Of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's care home (C2)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
DC/2023/01211
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Change Of UseFeb 2024Decision

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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.

34 Kensington Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£160,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2023Most recent
£160,000
+26.0%over 18 years
12 May 2005
£127,000
+51.2%over 2 years
26 November 2002
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 0RT: £178,000 (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.

On co₂ emissions, 34 Kensington Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,280

Street avg £1,086

On par

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

5/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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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