What kind of home is 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

5 Church Close, PR9 8GR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

5 Church Close, PR9 8GR last sold for £249,000 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

5 Church Close, PR9 8GR has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

5 Church Close, PR9 8GR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR in?

5 Church Close, PR9 8GR sits in Banks, Southport, Southport. It falls within the PR9 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

Police records around 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR 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.

What schools are near 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

The closest primary school to 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR is Banks Methodist School (337m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Church Close, PR9 8GR is Fleetwood Drive, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Church Close, Banks, Southport, PR9 8GR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Church Close

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

5 Church Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Banks, Southport, Southport (PR9 8GR). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 38.2% above the 2009 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Mar 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Church Close, Banks, Southport, PR9 8GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Church Close 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£249,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 October 2009Most recent
£249,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR9 8GR: £249,950 (2019–2009).

Nearby sales in PR9 8GR

On the street

Versus other Church Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Church Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,694

Street avg £1,808

Strongly below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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.

£343k

1 Church Close, Banks

PR9 8GR

5 bed

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1 Avenham Close, Banks

PR9 8FG

4 bed3 bath

£303k

1 Bartons Close

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4 bed

£397k

1 Charnleys Lane, Banks

PR9 8HH

4 bed1 bath

£281k

1 Brickfield Way, Banks

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3 bed1 bath

£221k

1 Beverley Close

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3 bed1 bath

£213k

1 Abrams Fold

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3 bed1 bath

£346k

1 Ashby Road

PR9 8ST

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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fleetwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Banks Methodist School. 3 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 8GR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR9 8GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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