What kind of home is 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR last change hands?

13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR last sold for £79,000 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L20 0AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR use?

The latest EPC at 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

The most recent planning decision at 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR was a refusal for change of use (ref. DC/2023/01535) in November 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR 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 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR in?

13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR sits in Bootle. It falls within the L20 postcode district.

Is 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

The closest primary school to 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR is St Monica's Catholic Primary School (471m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (424m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 13 Abbott Drive, L20 0AR is Ballantyne Grove, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Abbott Drive, Bootle, L20 0AR

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Abbott Drive

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

13 Abbott Drive is a mid-terrace house in Bootle (L20 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 63.3% above the 2021 sale of £79,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 65.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold October 2021 for £79,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Abbott Drive, Bootle, L20 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 13 Abbott Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

Nov 2023
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to children's residential care home (C2), including alterations to the rear. (Retrospective)
Agent
G&H Property Real Estate Agents Ltd
Retrospective
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
DC/2023/01535
View planning record
Aug 2023
Amendment
In report
Certificate of lawfulness for the continuation of use as a children's residential care home
Agent
G & H Property Real Estate
Retrospective
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
DC/2023/01020
View planning record

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£79,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 October 2021Most recent
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L20 0AR: £50,000 (2022–2001).

Nearby sales in L20 0AR

On the street

Versus other Abbott Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 13 Abbott Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,039

Street avg £946

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Bootle district page.

Full Bootle report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ballantyne Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L20 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L20 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

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55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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