What kind of home is 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY last sold for £145,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY is F with a score of 31 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 1AY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY use?

The latest EPC at 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY 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 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY in?

18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

Is 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY 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 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

The closest primary school to 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY is Summerhill Primary School (2.5km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Cunscough Lane, L31 1AY is Prescot Road, 21m away. The nearest rail option is Maghull North Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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18 Cunscough Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 31

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Cunscough Lane

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

18 Cunscough Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 66), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 55.9% above the 2015 sale of £145,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

F31

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2015

EPC improved fromG10toF31

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

DualLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Cunscough Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Cunscough Lane 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 May 2015Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 1AY: £217,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in L31 1AY

On the street

Versus other Cunscough Lane homes

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

18 Cunscough Lane is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,768

Street avg £2,325

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

£239k

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Birchtree Drive, Melling

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3 bed

£274k

1 Finch Drive, Maghull

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3 bed3 bath

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1 Cunscough Lane, Melling

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Heron Way, Maghull

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3 bed2 bath

£293k

1 Chestnut Walk, Melling

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3 bed

£371k

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Giddygate Lane, Melling

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Prescot Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Summerhill Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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