What is the council tax band for 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR?

159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR 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 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR in?

159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR sits in Bootle. It falls within the L20 postcode district.

What is crime like near 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR?

Police records around 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR 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 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR?

The closest primary school to 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR is Bedford Primary School (449m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hugh Baird College (408m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR?

The closest bus stop to 159 Bedford Road, L20 2DR is Wadham Road, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkdale Rail Station, 325m away.

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159 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DR

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 159 Bedford Road

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

159 Bedford Road is a property in Bootle (L20 2DR). It has council tax band A.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 159 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 159 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DR. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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 L20 2DR: £128,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in L20 2DR

Comparables

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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1 Oriel Crescent

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wadham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hugh Baird College. 36 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L20 2DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L20 2DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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