What type of property is 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT have?

The current EPC rating for 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L15 3JT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT heated?

The latest EPC at 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT was a refusal for an application (ref. 25LE/1424) in May 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT 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.

Where is 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT located?

208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT sits in Liverpool. It falls within the L15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

Police records around 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (170% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

The closest primary school to 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT is Greenbank Primary School (412m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Hilda's Church of England High School (585m), with 15 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT?

The closest bus stop to 208a, Smithdown Road, L15 3JT is Hawarden Avenue, 19m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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208a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JT

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 208a

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

208a is a mid-terrace house in Liverpool (L15 3JT). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 148 m² it's 24.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (119 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

208a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromF31toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 208a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 208a in 2022.

Oct 2025
HMOOutline
In report
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for House of Multiple Occupation for 3-6 persons (Use Class C4)
Reference
25LE/2755
View planning record
May 2025
HMOOutline
In report
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for a House of Multiple Occupation for 3-6 persons.
Reference
25LE/1424
View planning record

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

208a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in L15 3JT: £219,500 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in L15 3JT

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Everything we know about 208a, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Smithdown Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 208a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Liverpool district page.

Full Liverpool report

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

0.0 km

Hawarden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Greenbank Primary School. 55 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L15 3JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L15 3JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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