What type of property is Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF last sold for £2,250,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £635,000 in July 2020, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2020 and October 2025, Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF rose from £635,000 to £2,250,000, a change of £1,615,000. That works out to roughly +27.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF have?

The current EPC rating for Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF is B with a score of 90 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2019 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF has a recorded floor area of 741 m² (7,976 sq ft). That makes it about 518% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR9 8AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF heated?

The latest EPC at Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF have?

The most recent planning decision at Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF was a refusal for an application (ref. T/2021/0067/TPO) in January 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF located?

Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF sits in Churchtown, Southport, Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

Police records around Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF 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 Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

The closest primary school to Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Meols Cop High School (2.7km).

What transport links are near Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF?

The closest bus stop to Otterbrook, Moss Lane, PR9 8AF is Wyke House Farm, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Otterbrook, Moss Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8AF

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

741 m²

7976 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 90

Council tax

Band F

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Overview

About Otterbrook

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

Otterbrook is a detached house in Churchtown, Southport, Southport (PR9 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 741 m² (around 7976 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a high B (score 90), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 95).

Across 2020–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 27.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,441,000 is 36% below the 2025 sale of £2,250,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. At 741 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £2,250,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

B90

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2019

EPC improved fromD67toB90

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC BRecent new buildDetached over 300m²

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Otterbrook, Moss Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Otterbrook in 2022.

2 applications on record at Otterbrook, Moss Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 8AF

2decisions12documents1nearby

Feb 2021
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Replacement two storey detached house.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
2020/1035/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJan 2022Example (T4 report number) -Silver Birch - (TPO map number T5) (T4) -Silver Birch - (TPO T5) - Crown raise 6m. (T7) - Norway Maple - (TPO T4) - Deadwood. (T11) - Sycamore - (TPO G6) - Crown raise 6m, remove low hanging over extended branch. (T12) - Sycamore - (TPO G6) - Crown raise 6m. (T13) - Sycamore - (TPO G6) - Crown raise 6m. (T19) - Sycamore - (TPO G6) - Fell and grind- large cavity. (T24) - Sycamore - (TPO G6) - Fell and grind. (T25) - Whitebeam - (TPO T6) - Crown raise 6m. (T26) - Horse Chestnut (TPO T7) - Crown raise 6m. (T35) - Sycamore (TPO G8) - Fell and grind - Very poor, cavity under root plate. (T36) - Sycamore (TPO G8) - Fell and grind - Very poor, cavity under root plate. (T37) - Sycamore (TPO G8) - Fell and grind - Very poor, cavity under root plate.Decision

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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.

Otterbrook has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2020.

Current estimate

£1,441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£2,250,000

Growth on file: 27.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2025Most recent
£2,250,000
+254.3%over 5 years
30 July 2020
£635,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in PR9 8AF: £410,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in PR9 8AF

On the street

Versus other Moss Lane homes

Three headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Otterbrook runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

90 (B)

Street avg 24 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

741 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

250/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Wyke House Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR9 8AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 8AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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