What type of property is 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

12 Birch Close, L31 6AN is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

12 Birch Close, L31 6AN last sold for £75,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in November 2005, so prices have been falling over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2005 and October 2016, 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN fell from £105,000 to £75,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly -3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The current EPC rating for 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

12 Birch Close, L31 6AN has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

12 Birch Close, L31 6AN 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 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN located?

12 Birch Close, L31 6AN sits in Maghull, Liverpool, Liverpool. It falls within the L31 postcode district.

Is 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN 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 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest primary school to 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN is Summerhill Primary School (821m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Deyes High School (848m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest bus stop to 12 Birch Close, L31 6AN is Highfield Park, 79m away. The nearest rail option is Maghull North, 489m away.

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12 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Birch Close

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

12 Birch Close is a semi-detached house in Maghull, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 6AN). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 5th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 60–131 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 85.3% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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 26 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE54toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

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2 notable applications 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.

12 Birch Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Growth on file: -3.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2016Most recent
£75,000
-28.6%over 10 years
10 November 2005
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 6AN: £115,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in L31 6AN

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

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

12 Birch Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,172

Street avg £1,609

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

Highfield Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Summerhill Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around L31 6AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for L31 6AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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