What type of property is 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L20 3PA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA 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.

Where is 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA located?

1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA sits in Bootle. It falls within the L20 postcode district.

Is 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA 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.

Which schools serve 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

The closest primary school to 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA is Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School (202m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hillside High School (661m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dorset Close, L20 3PA is Mill Lane, 56m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dorset Close, Bootle, L20 3PA

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Dorset Close

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

1 Dorset Close is an end-of-terrace house in Bootle (L20 3PA). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 88 m² it's 17.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 19 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Dec 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2015

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Feb 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Jun 2015from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2015from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD55toE44

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dorset Close, Bootle, L20 3PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dorset Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in 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.

1 Dorset Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3PA: £39,950 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in L20 3PA

On the street

Versus other Dorset Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Dorset Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Comparables

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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

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L20 3PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L20 3PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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