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56 Cookson Road, Liverpool, L21 4NU

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 56 Cookson Road

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

56 Cookson Road is a mid-terrace house in Liverpool (L21 4NU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2022 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 70% above the 2023 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£114/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £70,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Oct 2022
EPC improved fromG17toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Cookson Road, Liverpool, L21 4NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

56 Cookson Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 56 Cookson Road, Liverpool, L21 4NU

1decisions1extensions12documents
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jun 2023
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse (Retrospective)

    Retrospective
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/2023/00746
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

56 Cookson Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£70,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2023Most recent

    £70,000

    +11.6%

  2. 27 October 2022

    £62,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in L21 4NU: £96,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cookson Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

56 Cookson Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,228

Street avg £1,028

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 56 Cookson Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Church Grove

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1 Muspratt Road

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3 bed1 bath
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1 Woolfall Terrace

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£117k

10 Crescent Court

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£116k

1 Rossini Street

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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 Liverpool district page.
Full Liverpool report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

173/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Muspratt Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 L21 4NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for L21 4NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for L21 4NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 56 Cookson Road, Liverpool, L21 4NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.