What type of property is 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

21 Birch Close, L31 6AN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN last change hands?

21 Birch Close, L31 6AN last sold for £127,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £118,000 in March 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2008 and July 2022, 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN rose from £118,000 to £127,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

21 Birch Close, L31 6AN has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

21 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 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN located?

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

Is 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN 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 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN?

The closest bus stop to 21 Birch Close, L31 6AN is Highfield Park, 79m away. The nearest rail option is Maghull North, 489m away.

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21 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 21 Birch Close

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

21 Birch Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Maghull, Liverpool, Liverpool (L31 6AN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 65 m² this is the 6th 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 (November 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 2008–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 63.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2022 for £127,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Birch Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 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 0.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£127,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2022Most recent
£127,000
+35.1%over 8 years
17 January 2014
£94,000
-20.3%over 5 years
20 March 2008
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in L31 6AN: £90,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On habitable rooms, 21 Birch Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,954

Street avg £1,497

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Full Liverpool report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling 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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Common questions

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