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96 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 96 Kensington Road

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

96 Kensington Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 0RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 55.4% above the 2017 sale of £149,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 82.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 82 m² it sits well below the postcode median (133 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 96 Kensington Road, Southport, PR9 0RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

96 Kensington Road has no planning applications on record.

15

But the area is active

15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£149,950

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2017Most recent

    £149,950

    +76.5%over 16 years

  2. 6 September 2001

    £84,950

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.

On floor area, 96 Kensington Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,829

Street avg £1,223

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 96 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.
£248k

1 3, Avondale Road

PR9 0EP

4 bed2 bath
£330k

1 Marine Gate Mansions, Promenade

PR9 0AU

3 bed2 bath
£150k

1 Mount Street

PR9 0RG

3 bed
£232k

1 Gordon Mews, Gordon Street

PR9 0NA

£138k

1 Saunders Street

PR9 0HR

2 bed2 bath
£135k

1 Mount Terrace

PR9 0RQ

2 bed1 bath
£128k

1 Marlborough Terrace, Marlborough Road

PR9 0RA

2 bed
£124k

1 Lakeside Court, 82 Promenade

PR9 0JW

2 bed
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.

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 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

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