What kind of home is Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF is an end-of-terrace house.

What did Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF sell for?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF last sold for £86,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

The current EPC rating for Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF use?

The latest EPC at Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF had any planning applications?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in December 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF in?

Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

What is crime like near Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

Police records around Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF 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 Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

The closest primary school to Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF is Melling Primary School (981m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maricourt Catholic High School (2.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF?

The closest bus stop to Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, L31 1AF is Tithebarn Lane, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AF

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Dingle Cottage

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

Dingle Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands 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 Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on lpg.

Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 sits 168.6% above the 2018 sale of £86,000. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromG1toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Dingle Cottage, Giddygate Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AF

2decisions2extensions12documents1nearby

Feb 2017
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Certificate of lawful proposed development for the conversion of three dwellinghouses into two (No. 4 & 5) including the erection of a two storey extension and a single storey extension to the rear, a porch to the front and alterations to the existing side extension of the dwellinghouses.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
DC/2017/00199
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More recent applications — locked
PorchDec 2017Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£86,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 April 2018Most recent
£86,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in L31 1AF: £54,250 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in L31 1AF

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tithebarn Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Melling Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L31 1AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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