298a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
About 298a
298a is a mid-terrace house in Liverpool (L15 5AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. At 106 m² this is the 11th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–191 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 16 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 39.3% below the 2024 sale of £275,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 414.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £275,000 in March 2024.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
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
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
298a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 298a
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
Latest sale on 298a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£167,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£275,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
14 March 2024Most recent
£275,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in L15 5AJ: £171,000 (2019–2015).
Nearby sales in L15 5AJ
308 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
Sold Nov 2019
£225,000290a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
Sold Aug 2018
£250,000302a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
Sold Aug 2017
£171,000310a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
Sold Jun 2016
£100,000286a, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ
Sold May 2015
£150,000
Everything we know about 298a, 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 Smithdown Road homes
On years held, 298a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,594
Street avg £1,494
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 99 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 4.0 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
Russell Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Greenbank Primary School. 49 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB