Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8
By Ball & Percival
£ 149,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Ball & Percival says ..
New to the market with Ball & Percival. Welcome to Forum Court, Southport – a spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment designed for the over 60s, offering comfort, convenience, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Situated in a central Southport location, this well-appointed apartm...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment is situated in Forum Court on Lord Street, Southport. The location is a key selling point, offering easy access to the town centre’s amenities and Southport train station. The apartment itself is presented as a retirement property and the photos show a reasonably well-maintained interior. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional and relatively modern, with the latter incorporating accessibility features. However, much of the interior décor looks dated; and while functional, it might benefit from modernising to appeal to a wider range of potential buyers. The property is part of a larger development, which includes communal gardens and shared amenities. The lack of a private garden and external space is a notable drawback for some buyers. The price appears generally in line with similar properties in the area, but a more precise analysis would benefit from having the square footage of the apartment, to determine the price per square foot compared to local market averages. Overall, this apartment offers a convenient location and a well-maintained interior, but the limited space and outdated design elements may affect the market appeal. For those seeking a low-maintenance retirement property in a central Southport location, this apartment may present a suitable option.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 825.59
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 337,276.00 £Decreased by 6.99 %
- Est sale value
- 258,409.67 £Increased by 9.06 %
- Average area rental value
- 7,147.00 £/moIncreased by 653.90 %
- Est letting value
- 4,953.54 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 25.43 %Increased by 709.87 %
- Crime Rate
- 51.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linaker Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.12 KM |
| Linaker Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.16 KM | |
| Southport College | Further Education | Good | 1.19 KM |
| Parenting 2000 Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 1.23 KM | |
| Arden College | Special Post 16 Institution | Good | 1.33 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lord Street | £ 150,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bank Passage | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Talbot Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Esplanade | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 2262 | SOP | 0.65 KM |
| Birkdale | 2352 | BDL | 1.51 KM |
| Hillside | 2231 | HIL | 3.23 KM |
| Meols Cop | 2357 | MEC | 3.59 KM |
| Ainsdale | 2350 | ANS | 6.21 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Court, 80 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1JP | £ 135,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Lord Street, Southport, PR8 | £ 115,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Lord Street, Southport, PR8 | £ 100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Lord Street, Southport, PR8 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Lord Street, Southport, PR8 | £ 70,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Hulme Street | £ 249,999 | 0.13 KM |
| 20 Hulme Street | £ 120,000 | 0.13 KM |
| 22 Hulme Street | £ 80,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 13 West Street | £ 115,000 | 0.16 KM |
| 26 West Street | £ 163,500 | 0.16 KM |