21a, Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
About 21a
21a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirkdale, Liverpool, Liverpool (L4 4PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 5th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2017. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since January 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £101,000 sits 61.6% above the 2007 sale of £62,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 102% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it's 26.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 36 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
21a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 21a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£101,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£62,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 January 2007Most recent
£62,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in L4 4PJ: £70,000 (2025–2005).
Nearby sales in L4 4PJ
5 Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
Sold Jan 2025
£165,0004 Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
Sold Feb 2024
£135,00011 Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
Sold Jan 2018
£70,00015 Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
Sold Jun 2014
£50,00021 Alvina Lane, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 4PJ
Sold Sept 2005
£20,000
Everything we know about 21a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Alvina Lane homes
On floor area, 21a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
11/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Kirkdale Vale — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St John's Catholic Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB