What type of property is 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU last change hands?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU last sold for £164,000 in January 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and January 2017, 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU rose from £52,000 to £164,000, a change of £112,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU located?

8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

Police records around 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU 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 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

The closest primary school to 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU is Melling Primary School (200m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Catholic High School (2.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Farrell Close, L31 1BU is Woodland Road, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkby Rail Station, 719m away.

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8 Farrell Close, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 8 Farrell Close

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

8 Farrell Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 46.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in January 2017, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Farrell Close, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Farrell Close, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BU

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Dec 2020
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a detached garage, to replace existing garage to the front of the dwellinghouse
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
DC/2020/02240
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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.

8 Farrell Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£164,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2017Most recent
£164,000
+215.4%over 19 years
12 June 1997
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 1BU: £162,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in L31 1BU

On the street

Versus other Farrell Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Farrell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,783

Street avg £1,604

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Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Area

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Melling Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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