What type of property is 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ last change hands?

13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ last sold for £162,500 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and February 2026, 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ rose from £50,000 to £162,500, a change of £112,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The current EPC rating for 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 1BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ 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.

Where is 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ located?

13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

Police records around 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The closest primary school to 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is Melling Primary School (412m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dixons Fazakerley Academy (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The closest bus stop to 13 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is Birchtree Drive, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkby Rail Station, 661m away.

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13 Beech Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 13 Beech Avenue

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

13 Beech Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £162,500. Across 2000–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 50.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD67

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

40%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Beech Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Beech Avenue 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.

13 Beech Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£162,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2026Most recent
£162,500
+225.0%over 25 years
23 July 2000
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 1BJ: £160,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in L31 1BJ

On the street

Versus other Beech Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 13 Beech Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,186

Street avg £2,508

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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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.

£173k

1 Bank Lane, Melling

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£187k

1 Beech Avenue, Melling

L31 1BJ

2 bed

£220k

1 Columbine Close, Melling

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2 bed

£230k

1 Andrew Avenue, Melling

L31 1BL

3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Dunlop Drive, Melling

L31 1BX

3 bed1 bath

£260k

1 Birchtree Drive, Melling

L31 1DE

3 bed

£285k

1 Finch Drive, Maghull

L31 1LX

3 bed3 bath

£286k

1 Cunscough Lane, Melling

L31 1AY

3 bed1 bath

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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birchtree Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Melling Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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