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Russell Road, Southport, PR9

North West

£145,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
931 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southport is offered with no onward chain and has a layout that includes two reception rooms, a rear kitchen with access to a conservatory, a ground-floor shower room and a first-floor family bathroom. Both bedrooms are described as doubles. Outside, the property has a large rear garden, a driveway and a single garage. The listing describes the house as requiring full modernisation, making it a refurbishment project for a buyer prepared to update the accommodation. The agent also notes nearby amenities, schools and public transport links to Southport town centre and surrounding areas.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £145,000, this two-bedroom semi is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire a sizeable project in Southport. The two reception rooms, conservatory, driveway, garage and substantial rear garden give it a useful starting point for a medium-scale modernisation, with scope to refresh the dated finishes and make the most of the layout and outdoor space.

There is visible wall damage and discolouration in places that should be investigated, alongside dated finishes and an overgrown garden. The overall score is C: the low entry price and useful fundamentals are appealing, while the moderate economics mean the value case still depends on managing the improvement programme carefully.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a price well below the local average per square foot, with the discount providing an attractive starting point for improvement.
  • Refresh the dated interior finishes, including the kitchen and washrooms, to create a more cohesive home.
  • Clear and improve the substantial rear garden, while making use of the conservatory, two reception rooms, driveway and garage.

Key risks

  • Investigate the visible wall damage and discolouration in places before settling the scope of work.

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Location

Russell Road, Southport, PR9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Meols Cop Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Meols Cop

  • Southport Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Southport

  • Birkdale Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Birkdale

  • Bescar Lane Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Bescar Lane

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£592
Based on a loan of £108,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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