8 Orwell Road, Liverpool, L4 1RQ
About 8 Orwell Road
8 Orwell Road is a mid-terrace house in Liverpool (L4 1RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 54.4% above the 2023 sale of £79,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 68.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £79,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 Orwell Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
8 Orwell Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 19 years.
£79,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
10 March 2023Most recent
£79,000
+31.8%over 16 years17 March 2006
£59,950
+24.9%17 October 2005
£48,000
+108.7%over 2 years29 September 2003
£23,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in L4 1RQ: £70,000 (2024–2021).
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Versus other Orwell Road homes
On floor area, 8 Orwell Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,039
Street avg £742
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Briar Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School. 33 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.6dB