What type of property is 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 1ES. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES 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 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES located?

5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

Police records around 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

The closest primary school to 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES is Hudson Primary School (742m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maricourt Catholic High School (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bedford Avenue, L31 1ES is Melling Lane, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Maghull Rail Station, 684m away.

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5 Bedford Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1ES

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Bedford Avenue

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

5 Bedford Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

5 Bedford Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Oct 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once 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 5 Bedford Avenue, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bedford Avenue 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.

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

Current estimate

£178,000

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 1ES: £135,000 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in L31 1ES

On the street

Versus other Bedford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Bedford Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 48 (E)

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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.

£177k

1 Bank Lane, Melling

L31 1AX

2 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Beech Avenue, Melling

L31 1BJ

2 bed

£220k

1 Columbine Close, Melling

L31 1DW

2 bed

£220k

1 Hayes Drive, Melling

L31 1BQ

£220k

1 Hickory Grove, Melling

L31 1LE

£239k

1 Dunlop Drive, Melling

L31 1BX

3 bed1 bath

£242k

1 Andrew Avenue, Melling

L31 1BL

3 bed1 bath

£248k

1 Flint Lane, Melling

L31 1FF

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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Melling Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hudson Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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