What kind of home is 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ last sold for £115,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in January 2021, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2021 and November 2022, 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ rose from £35,000 to £115,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +92% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

The current EPC rating for 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in L20 2EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ use?

The latest EPC at 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ 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 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ in?

45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ sits in Bootle. It falls within the L20 postcode district.

Is 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ 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 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

The closest primary school to 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ is Bedford Primary School (692m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hugh Baird College (383m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 45 Benedict Street, L20 2EJ is Beatrice Street, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkdale Rail Station, 391m away.

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45 Benedict Street, Bootle, L20 2EJ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Benedict Street

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

45 Benedict Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bootle (L20 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2021–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 92% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 is 13% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 183.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2022 for £115,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Benedict Street, Bootle, L20 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2026
Change Of UseOutline
In report
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a residential children's home providing care for no more than a single child (C2).
Agent
O'Rourke-Designs
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DC/2025/02045
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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.

Latest sale on 45 Benedict Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 92.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£115,000

Growth on file: 92.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2022Most recent
£115,000
+228.6%over 1 year
20 January 2021
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L20 2EJ: £66,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in L20 2EJ

On the street

Versus other Benedict Street homes

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

45 Benedict Street outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,494

Street avg £576

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beatrice Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hugh Baird College. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L20 2EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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