18 Rufford Road, Bootle, L20 5EP
About 18 Rufford Road
18 Rufford Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bootle (L20 5EP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 69.2% above the 2024 sale of £65,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £65,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 Rufford Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 18 Rufford Road
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.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 30 years.
£65,000
Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 30 years.
Sales timeline
18 September 2024Most recent
£65,000
-9.7%over 3 years25 January 2021
£72,000
+121.5%over 25 years24 February 1995
£32,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in L20 5EP: £95,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other Rufford Road homes
CO₂ Emissions for 18 Rufford Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£783
Street avg £936
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Thornton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Linacre Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB