21 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
About 21 Sefton Road
21 Sefton Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Litherland, Liverpool, Liverpool (L21 9HA). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–174 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 75). Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (153 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 11.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£515/sq ft) was about 397.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £233,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
21 Sefton Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21 Sefton Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£260,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 20 years.
£233,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
13 May 2019Most recent
£233,000
+191.3%over 18 years11 April 2001
£80,000
+14.3%over 2 years12 March 1999
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in L21 9HA: £190,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in L21 9HA
27 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
Sold Mar 2023
£190,00031b, Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
Sold Mar 2022
£230,00031 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
Sold Sept 2021
£320,0003 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
Sold Mar 2020
£183,0009 Sefton Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9HA
Sold Mar 2020
£170,000
Versus other Sefton Road homes
On epc rating, 21 Sefton Road runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
39 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 72 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
173/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Sefton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB







