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42 Birkdale Cop, Southport, PR8 5DT

UPRN:41238587Semi-Detached House5 bedsBuilt 2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:39:14.965173+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:45:23.690995+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
42 Birkdale Cop, Southport, PR8 5DT

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£314,000
£298k - £330kHigh
Estimate
£314k
Range
£298k – £330k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
6.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Birkdale Cop earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (16/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
29/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
16/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£314,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield6.11%
1y Growth+11.9%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£292,125 (2023-07-14)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0PR8 5DT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/0896/PNH
    Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - extension of dwellinghouse. Extension extends beyond rear wall of the original dwellinghouse - by 4.65m. Maximum height of the extension 3.40m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.40m.
    Pending
  • DC/2026/01549
    Two storey side extension and new porch to front.
    Conditions
  • DC/2026/00962
    Certificate of lawfulness proposed loft conversion at first floor level over existing single storey side part of dwelling
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-07-14
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,335
Population Density-
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Kew Woods Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Birkdale Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
    1.0 mi
    -

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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