What type of property is 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

14 Birch Close, L31 6AN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

14 Birch Close, L31 6AN last sold for £122,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and January 2023, 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN rose from £80,000 to £122,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

14 Birch Close, L31 6AN has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in L31 6AN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

14 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 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN located?

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

Is 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN in a safe area?

Police records around 14 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 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest primary school to 14 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 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birch Close, L31 6AN is Highfield Park, 79m away. The nearest rail option is Maghull North, 489m away.

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14 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Birch Close

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

14 Birch Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maghull, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 6AN). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 60 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (60–131 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 14.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 69.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £122,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

14 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£122,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2023Most recent
£122,000
+52.5%over 13 years
30 April 2009
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 6AN: £102,000 (2022–2017).

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.

On price per m², 14 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,033

Street avg £1,486

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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