What type of property is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU last sold for £685,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £550,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and October 2017, 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU rose from £550,000 to £685,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (2,551 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU located?

2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU sits in Liverpool. It falls within the L23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

Police records around 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU 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 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

The closest primary school to 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU is Valewood Primary School (940m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michaels Church of England Academy (835m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dowhills Drive, L23 8SU is St Michaels Road, 166m away. The nearest rail option is Hall Road Rail Station, 287m away.

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2 Dowhills Drive, Liverpool, L23 8SU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

237 m²

2551 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Dowhills Drive

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

2 Dowhills Drive is a detached house in Liverpool (L23 8SU). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £853,000 is 24.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

2 Dowhills Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2015

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2015from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromC73toE48

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dowhills Drive, Liverpool, L23 8SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dowhills Drive has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Dowhills Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£853,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£685,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2017Most recent
£685,000
+24.5%over 5 years
29 August 2012
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L23 8SU: £720,000 (2020–2018).

Nearby sales in L23 8SU

On the street

Versus other Dowhills Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Dowhills Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,890

Street avg £2,696

Strongly above

Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 237 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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4 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

St Michaels Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Michaels Church of England Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L23 8SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L23 8SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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