What type of property is Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG last sold for £87,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 73% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR9 7EG. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG 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 Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG located?

Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG sits in Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

Police records around Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG 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.

Which schools serve Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG is Holy Family Catholic Primary School (167m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meols Cop High School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, PR9 7EG is Fisher Drive, 27m away. The nearest rail option is Meols Cop Rail Station, 404m away.

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Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 7EG). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (247 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 42.5% above the 2004 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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.

Flat 2 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromC70toE44

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

86%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2023from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE44toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 42 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Flat 2 valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£87,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 August 2004Most recent
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 7EG: £500,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR9 7EG

On the street

Versus other Norwood Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Fisher Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Family Catholic Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR9 7EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 7EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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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