What kind of home is Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX last change hands?

Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX last sold for £20,500 in October 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX in?

Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX sits in Liverpool. It falls within the L1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

Police records around Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX show an average of 577 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX is St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (426m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (278m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, L1 0AX is New Bird Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, Liverpool, L1 0AX

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor ground floor

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

26 m²

280 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band A

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Overview

About Flat 3

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 3 is a one-bedroom detached house in Liverpool (L1 0AX). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and council tax band A. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (26–36 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2017) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 451.2% above the 2025 sale of £20,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 61.3% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £20,500 — fresh data.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2027

9 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 42 Simpson Street, Liverpool, L1 0AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Flat 3 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£20,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 October 2025Most recent
£20,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in L1 0AX: £55,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in L1 0AX

On the street

Versus other Simpson Street homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Flat 3 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£788

Street avg £2,211

Strongly below

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 27 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 0.6 t/year

On par

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 5 years

Below

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Comparables

Nearest stop

0.1 km

New Bird Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Liverpool Life Sciences UTC. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L1 0AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L1 0AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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