161, Forest Road
161, Forest Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 161, Forest Road, Southport to be a period freehold house with 1,194 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 504 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
161, Forest Road, Southport has an estimated sale value of £233,894 and an estimated rental value of £1,207 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forest Road, Southport, PR8 lies in the borough of Sefton, within the PR8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
161, Forest Road, Southport has 3 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 161, Forest Road, Southport would be worth £245,589, with a potential rental value of £1,268 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £217,522, with a rental value of £1,123 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 161, Forest Road, Southport has grown by £5,483 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £45 (3.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.2%.
Plot Size
161, Forest Road, Southport occupies a 504 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 37 other houses in this postcode, 31 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
161, Forest Road, Southport has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Apr 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
161, Forest Road, Southport last changed hands on 23rd January 2023, selling for £240,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 22.4% since January 2023.
- Sold Jan 2023£240,000
- Sold Aug 2019£195,000
- Sold Jul 2007£193,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 600 metres of 161, Forest Road, Southport across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 102, Hart Street, Southport, PR8 6DJ, a freehold house, sold at £90,000 on the 10th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in PR8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 161, Forest Road, Southport as the 68th largest and the 70th most expensive of the 169 addresses on Forest Road, Southport, PR8.
Against the PR8 postcode district average, it is £39k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mNorwood Primary School
- 1.0kmSt Philip's Church of England Primary School
- 1.0kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
- 300mMeols Cop High School
- 2.1kmChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
- 3.3kmStanley High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Meols Cop station is the nearest stop to 161, Forest Road, Southport at 700 metres away.
- 700mMeols Cop
- 1.7kmSouthport
- 2.5kmBirkdale
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
