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86 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 86 Kensington Road

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

86 Kensington Road is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

On the market in December 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 is 37.4% above the 2016 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
May 2018

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD56toE48
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
14%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2013from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromE48toF37
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

May 2018from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromF37toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

SDL Surveying

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 86 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 86 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ

2decisions21documents15nearby
  1. Jul 2025
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to childrens home (Class C2) for a maximum of 2 children.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/2025/00848
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 21 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.

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

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2016Most recent

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 0RZ: £200,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Kensington Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

86 Kensington Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,157

Street avg £1,271

On par

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 7.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 86 Kensington Road

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£232k

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1 Gordon Avenue

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£248k

1 3, Avondale Road

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4 bed2 bath
£263k

1 Bank Square

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£172k

1 Lathom Road

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£164k

1 Alexandra Road

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£157k

1 Simpson Mansions, Seabank Road

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£156k

1 Fulwood House, 82 Leyland Road

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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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Zetland Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Philip's Church of England Primary School. 15 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 PR9 0RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR9 0RZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 0RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 86 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.