Property profile

21 Kent Road

Map showing 21 Kent Road, Southport

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£345,000

Detached sold in Birkdale

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Apr 1997
£72,000Change since last sale: +£273,000 (+379%)
Annualised change
+5.5% per yearSefton annualised change (detached) since 1997: +5.2% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £279 per sq ft
£256 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£23 per sq ft (−8.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Birkdale
£446,250Estimate vs local median: −£102,000 (−23%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area125 m² / 1,345 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection29 Apr 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Apr 1997£72,000-

Local market

Property prices in Birkdale

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 163
Typical range (middle 50%): £188K – £350K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Birkdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £1,052,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birkdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£446,250£279
Semi-Detached101£245,000£236
Terraced19£210,000£217
Flats15£125,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birkdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£100,000£159,975£147,950
2017£360,000£108,500£177,000£120,000
2018£339,975£110,000£180,000£150,000
2019£375,000£117,750£195,000£134,000
2020£395,000£113,000£197,000£134,375
2021£416,500£120,000£215,000£154,500
2022£420,000£147,000£222,000£162,500
2023£475,000£152,000£242,500£160,000
2024£459,000£118,000£230,000£206,000
2025£442,500£142,500£235,000£167,500
2026£572,500£95,000£245,000£204,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birkdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£183£156£166
2017£192£171£164£155
2018£196£163£169£157
2019£214£179£172£143
2020£217£196£175£162
2021£228£199£199£167
2022£258£223£206£189
2023£240£223£220£196
2024£275£188£217£189
2025£266£191£221£182
2026£322£146£230£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birkdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birkdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 4BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR8 4BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202612, Kent Road, Southport, PR8 4BJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£345,000
27 Feb 202624, Kent Road, Southport, PR8 4BJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
19 Feb 202637, Kent Road, Southport, PR8 4BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
02 Jun 202644, Alma Road, Southport, PR8 4ANTerracedFreehold£280,000
27 Apr 202646, Alma Road, Southport, PR8 4ANTerracedFreehold£495,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Kent Road, Southport-109 m²-
2 Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold134 m²£300,000 (2024)
2A Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold116 m²£340,000 (2024)
2D, Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold81 m²£154,400 (2018)
2E, Kent Road, SouthportFreehold83 m²£164,950 (2014)
2G Kent Road, SouthportFreehold81 m²£297,000 (2022)
3, Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold101 m²£163,000 (2015)
4 Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold210 m²£375,000 (2023)
5, Kent Road, Southport-92 m²-
6, Kent Road, SouthportLeasehold140 m²£250,000 (2019)

Area insights for PR8 4BJ

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Overview

Postcode PR8 4BJ is located in an urban city, within the Birkdale area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Southport South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year. The median sale price in Birkdale is £255,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,500 and £350,000. The nearest station is Birkdale, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Southport South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,485 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southport South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southport South is £42,219 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR8 4BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southport South near PR8 4BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birkdale located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR8 4BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Birkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Birkdale
0.8 mi

Southport

N/A

Walking directions to Southport

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,839.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
26.73(+362%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.56(-45%)
Public order
6.85(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.74(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
94.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.95%
Other White
3
1.17%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Indian
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
35.24%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.98%
No qualifications
28
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50.43%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.4%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the PR8 4BJ postcode area, located within Southport South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PR8 4BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBirkdale Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryLinaker Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miSecondaryChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form CentreVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR8 4BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR8 4BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOff Licence & Convenience StoreUpper Aughton Road, Sefton, PR8 5NDWalking directions to Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.2 miSpar21-23 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AGWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSainsbury's Local45 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMorrisons Daily9-10 Weld Parade, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2DTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremier71/71b Duke Street, Southport, PR8 5DEWalking directions to Premier