What kind of home is 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 1BJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ have?

23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in June 2003 under ref. S/2003/0398. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

23 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.

Which area is 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ in?

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

Is 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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.

What schools are near 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Beech Avenue, L31 1BJ is Birchtree Drive, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkby Rail Station, 661m away.

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23 Beech Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Beech Avenue

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

23 Beech Avenue is a semi-detached house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Mar 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2026from Feb 2016

Low Energy Lighting

0%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Beech Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Beech Avenue has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 23 Beech Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BJ

1decisions1extensions1nearby

Jun 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of a single storey extension at the side of the dwellinghouse
Reference
S/2003/0398
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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.

23 Beech Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 1BJ: £162,500 (2026–2022).

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.

23 Beech Avenue outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Beech Avenue, Melling

L31 1BJ

2 bed

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1 Columbine Close, Melling

L31 1DW

2 bed

£220k

1 Hayes Drive, Melling

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£220k

1 Hickory Grove, Melling

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£230k

1 Andrew Avenue, Melling

L31 1BL

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£232k

1 Flint Lane, Melling

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1 Dunlop Drive, Melling

L31 1BX

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Low

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Common questions

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