Flat 7, 31 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
About Flat 7
Flat 7 is a mid-terrace house in Wavertree, Liverpool, Liverpool (L15 8JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–461 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 50). The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2018. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 293.8% above the 2024 sale of £32,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£85/sq ft) was about 35% below the postcode norm. At 35 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 44 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £32,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 7's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Flat 7 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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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
Flat 7 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -7.1% per year over 8 years.
£32,000
Growth on file: -7.1% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
19 September 2024Most recent
£32,000
-46.6%over 8 years30 March 2016
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in L15 8JJ: £28,500 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in L15 8JJ
Flat 3, 31 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
Sold Oct 2024
£24,000Flat 10, 31 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
Sold Sept 2024
£28,500Flat 5, 31 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
Sold Aug 2024
£28,0005 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
Sold Mar 2023
£610,000Flat 6, 31 South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JJ
Sold Mar 2023
£36,000
Everything we know about Flat 7, 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 South Drive homes
On epc rating, Flat 7 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£914
Street avg £1,409
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Prince Alfred Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School. 51 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
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB