What type of property is Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE sell for?

Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE last sold for £270,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

The current EPC rating for Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2023 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR9 8EE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE heated?

The latest EPC at Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE was a refusal for an application (ref. 2023/1104/FUL) in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE 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 Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE located?

Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE sits in Banks, Southport, Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

Police records around Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE 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 Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

The closest primary school to Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE is Banks Methodist School (629m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE?

The closest bus stop to Lion Acre, Moss Lane, PR9 8EE is Smithy Corner, 512m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lion Acre, Moss Lane, Banks, Southport, PR9 8EE

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Lion Acre

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

Lion Acre is a four-bedroom detached house in Banks, Southport, Southport (PR9 8EE). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 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. Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 is 47.8% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £270,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached
LandYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Feb 2023

EPC improved fromG10toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lion Acre, Moss Lane, Banks, Southport, PR9 8EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Lion Acre was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at Lion Acre, Moss Lane, Banks, Southport, PR9 8EE

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Feb 2024
Full
Outcome in report
Proposed new dwelling following demoltion of existing dwelling.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
2023/1104/FUL
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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.

Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2024Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in PR9 8EE: £361,500 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in PR9 8EE

On the street

Versus other Moss Lane homes

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

On epc rating, Lion Acre stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.5 km

Smithy Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Banks Methodist School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 8EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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