Flat 7, 27 Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9NQ

Flat 7 is a semi-detached house in Southport (PR9 9NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 5th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 75). The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in November 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 68.9% above the 2008 sale of £67,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 34.5% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).