What kind of home is 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

5 Howells Close, L31 0AP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP last change hands?

5 Howells Close, L31 0AP last sold for £245,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,500 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and May 2023, 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP rose from £127,500 to £245,000, a change of £117,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

5 Howells Close, L31 0AP has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 0AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

5 Howells Close, L31 0AP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP in?

5 Howells Close, L31 0AP sits in Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

Police records around 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 68% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

The closest primary school to 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP is St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull (498m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Deyes High School (339m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Howells Close, L31 0AP is Westway, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Howells Close, Liverpool, L31 0AP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Howells Close

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

5 Howells Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool (L31 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £245,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Howells Close, Liverpool, L31 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Howells Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Howells Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2023Most recent
£245,000
+92.2%over 20 years
10 April 2003
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 0AP: £240,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in L31 0AP

On the street

Versus other Howells Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Howells Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,526

Street avg £2,117

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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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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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Deyes High School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L31 0AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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