74 Portman Road, Liverpool, L15 2HJ
About 74 Portman Road
74 Portman Road is a mid-terrace house in Liverpool (L15 2HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).
Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 15.8% below the 2023 sale of £221,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£148/sq ft) was about 93.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 139 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £221,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
- Sept 2023HMOOutlineIn report
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for House of Multiple Occupation for 3-6 persons (Use Class C4)
- Reference
- 23LE/2370
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 74 Portman Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2008.
£186,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.
£221,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
2 October 2023Most recent
£221,000
+110.5%over 15 years1 October 2008
£105,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in L15 2HJ: £130,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in L15 2HJ
Everything we know about 74 Portman Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Portman Road homes
74 Portman Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,590
Street avg £1,115
Floor Area
139 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Portman Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lawrence Community Primary School. 59 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB