79 CHURCH ROAD
SOUTHPORT, LANCASHIRE PR9 8ET
Property details
Floor area
46 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£107,000 Sep 2018
Price per m²
£2,337/m²
Local average
£230,445 (-53.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,774 of 33,755)
Street crime
19 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Semi Detached True Bungalow
- ONE BEDROOM, Shower Room
- Rear Lounge, Breakfast Kitchen
- In Need of Some Updating
- Upvc Double Glazing, Central Heating
- Off Road Parking to Front
- Established Gardens to Rear
- Convenient Commuter Link Access
- Located in the Village of Banks
- Reduced by £5,000
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A semi-detached, one bedroom true bungalow with off road parking and established garden to rear. The property is located conveniently for the Village of Banks with a number of local shops, convenient commuter links and access to Southport and surrounding Villages. Reduced by £5,000
Entrance Hall - Upvc solid entrance door to entrance hall with loft access and picture rail, radiator and carpeted.
Rear Lounge - 13'2" x 10'4" into recess, 4.01m x 3.15m into recess
Upvc double glazed doors lead to adjoining lean to. Electric fire with wooden fire surround to chimney breast, exposed painted beams to ceiling, wall lights, radiator and carpeted.
Breakfast Kitchen - 10'5" overall measurements x 9'7", 3.18m overall measurements x 2.92m
Upvc double glazed window overlooks rear of property, Kitchen is arranged in attractive cream 'Shaker' style, with base units including cupboards and drawer, wall cupboards and working surfaces. Single bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Solid Upvc door to side/rear of property. Glazed stained and leaded light side window. Wall mounted 'Valiant' combination style central heating boiler system, well concealed to wall recess with further close board panelling to walls. Cooker included and radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 13'8" into bay x 9'11". 4.17m into bay x 3.02m
Upvc double glazed square bay window to front of property, spot lighting. Radiator and carpeted.
Shower Room/Wc & Utility - 9'11" x 7'5", 3.02m x 2.26m
Opaque Upvc double glazed window, three piece white suite incorporates low level Wc, pedestal wash hand basin, step in shower enclosure with plumbed in shower, shower seat. The bathroom is finished with midway wall tiling, there is plumbing for washing machine, extractor and radiator.
Outside - The property occupies an established and mature plot with off road parking for two vehicles to loose stone and hard surfaced driveway to front of property. Established borders incorporate a variety of plants and shrubs and further gate leads to side. Crazy paved side access leads to a flagged patio at the rear with enclosed lawn including a further variety of plants, shrubs and trees, shed and greenhouse.
Tenure - Please note we have not verified the tenure of this property, please advise us if you require confirmation of the tenure.
Listed by
Southport
Chris Tinsley Estate Agents
Reference: 49575261
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 06/07/2014
Expiry date: 05/07/2024 (expired)
Current heating cost: £508/year
Potential heating cost: £355/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,375
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
- Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
23% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/09/2018 (7 years ago) | £107,000 | +23% |
| Sold | 21/11/2014 (11 years ago) | £87,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £177,500 | 13/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 53 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £228,000 | 18/10/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 52 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £455,000 | 12/06/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 67 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £215,000 | 11/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £150,000 | 23/01/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 42 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £216,000 | 21/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 17 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £150,000 | 19/09/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 44 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £149,000 | 06/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 83 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £140,000 | 08/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £160,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 69 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £172,000 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 AVELING DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8BJ | £84,827 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 50 CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8ET | £140,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 AVELING DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8BJ | £170,000 | 16/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £190,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £136,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £190,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £185,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £215,000 | 10/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CHAPEL LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8EY | £290,000 | 23/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| THREE WAYS CHARNLEYS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HH | £265,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £172,000 | 14/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £110,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 AVELING DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8BJ | £178,500 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LONG LANE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8EX | £172,000 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £168,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BONDS LANE, BANKS, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HG | £181,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 55 FLEETWOOD CRESCENT, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HF | £220,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 40 AVELING DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8BJ | £130,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, SOUTHPORT, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, PR9 8HE | £185,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £201,500 (10 sales)
Area average: £178,991 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Lancashire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Lancashire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Banks opp Fleetwood Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | NEWSAGENT | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Banks o/s Fleetwood Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Windowcare | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Meols Cop | 3.4 miles |
| Train station | Becconsall Station | 3.5 miles |
| Hospital | Clifton Hospital | 5.6 miles |
| Hospital | Children's A&E | 8.3 miles |
| University | Milton House | 8.4 miles |
| University | Edge Hill University | 8.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 19 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Methodist School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2016 |
| Banks St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2021 |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2016 |
| Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 16 Jul 2024 |
| Peterhouse School | Other | 2.0 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Jul 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).