What kind of home is 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL last sold for £292,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £78,500 in December 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 2000 and July 2024, 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL rose from £78,500 to £292,000, a change of £213,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL use?

The latest EPC at 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL have?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL has council approval for two-storey extension granted in September 2005 under ref. S/2005/0851. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL in?

18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL sits in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

Police records around 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL 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 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

The closest primary school to 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL is Melling Primary School (446m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dixons Fazakerley Academy (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Chestnut Walk, L31 1LL is Woodland Road, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkby Rail Station, 929m away.

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18 Chestnut Walk, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1LL

Solar panels4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Chestnut Walk

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

18 Chestnut Walk is a four-bedroom detached house in Melling, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 1LL). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory and a loft. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Sold July 2024 for £292,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 14.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 116.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
LoftYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chestnut Walk, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Chestnut Walk, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1LL

1decisions1extensions1nearby

Sept 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Erection of a two storey extension at the side and a conservatory at the rear of the dwellinghouse
Extension
Reference
S/2005/0851
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£292,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2024Most recent
£292,000
+27.0%over 6 years
23 November 2017
£230,000
+58.6%over 13 years
20 May 2004
£145,000
+84.7%over 3 years
15 December 2000
£78,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 1LL: £299,950 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in L31 1LL

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Walk homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Chestnut Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,607

Street avg £1,678

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Liverpool report

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Woodland Road — 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 1LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 1LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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