Sold Detached

42 GORDON STREET

SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE PR9 0LY

4 beds 2 baths 174 m² Listed 12 Oct 2024 (-618d)

£375,000

Reduced on 7 Nov 2024

Save

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20

/ 20

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

174 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£368,000 Jun 2025

Local average

£355,451 (+5.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,106 of 33,755)

Street crime

318 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Charming & Versatile Detached Home
  • Four Spacious Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms & Downstairs WC
  • Stunning Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner
  • Separate Utility Room
  • Integrated Garage
  • Extensive Driveway
  • Beautifully Decorated Throughout
  • South Facing Low Maintenance Garden
  • Excellent Town Centre Location

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Presenting a remarkable opportunity to acquire a charming and versatile four-bedroom detached house in an excellent town centre location. This delightful, beautifully decorated home comprises two bathrooms, including an impressive five-piece ensuite in the master bedroom, and a downstairs WC for added convenience. The spacious bedrooms are perfect for a growing family or for those who require additional space for guests or home office/studio. The highlight of the house is the stunning open plan lounge, kitchen, and diner, offering a contemporary and sociable living space for relaxation and entertainment opening out onto the garden. The modern kitchen, finished with natural wood worktops, also includes a variety of integrated appliances such as double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher. The separate utility room provides further practicality plumed and vented for washine machine and tumble dryer, while the integrated garage and extensive driveway ensure ample parking and storage options. The property features a spacious, yet cosy living room with a large bay window to the front. There are also two additional rooms downstairs for office space or allowing for customisation to suit individual needs and preferences. There is a light-filled multi-purpose space upstairs accessed from the ensuite. Outside, the property continues to impress with its well-maintained and thoughtfully landscaped outdoor space. The generous, south-facing, low maintenance rear garden provides a private, enclosed and peaceful retreat with several patio and seating areas and gated side access. This residence truly offers a comfortable and stylish living environment for its fortunate occupants. The location of the property is hard to beat, on a peaceful, quiet street but just 5 minutes walk from the shopping boulevards of Lord street, Marine Lake and the beauty and nature of Hesketh Park. The area boasts beautiful architecture, reflecting Southport’s historic charm. It is within easy walking distance of key amenities such as the Southport Train Station, making it convenient for commuters. The nearby Marine Lake and Kings Gardens offer green spaces for leisure activities. Lord Street provides access to a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, the area is close to Southport Theatre, the Atkinson Art Gallery, the beach and renowned golf courses, adding cultural and recreational options for residents. Excellent bus links on Albert Road are just a 2 minute walk away from the property.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Southport

NICHOLLS AND BARNES LIMITED

Reference: 153706370

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Fetching EPC data… Refresh this page in a moment.

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3281284

Property Details

Street: 42 Gordon Street

Town: SOUTHPORT

Postcode: PR9 0LY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/12/2005

Work Completed: 10/11/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

16% since 2021

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/06/2025 (1 year ago) £368,000 +16.5%
Sold 21/06/2021 (5 years ago) £316,000

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
63 GORDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0NA £305,000 23/01/2026 Detached
26 ALBERT ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LG £615,000 19/11/2025 Detached
14 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0NB £475,000 10/02/2025 Detached
Same street 47 GORDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LY £210,000 30/06/2023 Terraced
61 GORDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0NA £240,000 28/04/2023 Detached
27 COURT ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 9ET £301,000 12/08/2022 Detached
25 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LU £320,000 05/08/2022 Detached
Same street 40 GORDON STREET, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LY £200,000 23/05/2022 Detached
8 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0NB £331,000 28/02/2022 Detached
16 SAUNDERS STREET, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0HP £525,000 30/09/2021 Detached
13 ALBANY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0JF £379,000 29/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £205,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £387,889 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -5%
10y growth 27%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sefton. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%
5y (index) 25.3%
10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Sefton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £832/mo
Realistic £924/mo
Optimistic £1,016/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sefton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop ALBERT ROAD/MANCHESTER ROAD 0.1 miles
Shop C&C Gallery And Framing 0.2 miles
Shop Farmfoods 0.2 miles
Train station Southport 0.6 miles
Train station Southport Marine Parade 0.7 miles
Hospital Children's A&E 8.0 miles
Hospital Children's Outpatients Department 8.0 miles
University Milton House 8.1 miles
University Edge Hill University 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 119
Anti-social behaviour 60
Public order 31
Drugs 30
Shoplifting 20
Criminal damage and arson 15
Other theft 13
Vehicle crime 9
Burglary 6
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 5
Bicycle theft 3
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 318

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 May 2014
Southport Education Group Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Arden College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 9 Sep 2024
Norwood Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 13 Jul 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £115,500
Target investor price (1%) £92,400
  • 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).