What type of property is 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR is a semi-detached house.

When did 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR last change hands?

31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR last sold for £499,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in May 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2021 and October 2024, 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR rose from £250,000 to £499,000, a change of £249,000. That works out to roughly +21.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

The current EPC rating for 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (2,099 sq ft). That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L23 5RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

The most recent planning decision at 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR was a refusal for an application (ref. DC/2023/02035) in February 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR is in council tax band D.

Where is 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR located?

31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR sits in Crosby, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

Police records around 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

The closest primary school to 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR is St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School (508m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (626m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR?

The closest bus stop to 31 Princes Avenue, L23 5RR is York Avenue, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Blundellsands & Crosby Rail Station, 652m away.

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31 Princes Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5RR

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

195 m²

2099 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Princes Avenue

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

31 Princes Avenue is a semi-detached house in Crosby, Liverpool, Liverpool (L23 5RR). It has a recorded floor area of 195 m² (around 2099 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 195 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 60.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £499,000.

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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.

31 Princes Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromD55toC78

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Princes Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 31 Princes Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 31 Princes Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5RR

4decisions4extensions31documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear, reconstruction of bay to the front and external alterations including removal of window to the side of the dwellinghouse and re-roofing of main building.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
DC/2021/01771
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2024Decision
ExtensionFeb 2024Decision

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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 31 Princes Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£499,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£499,000

Growth on file: 21.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2024Most recent
£499,000
+99.6%over 3 years
6 May 2021
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L23 5RR: £370,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in L23 5RR

On the street

Versus other Princes Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 31 Princes Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,559

Street avg £1,855

Strongly above

Floor Area

195 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

York Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L23 5RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L23 5RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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