1 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £219,648 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2015 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,648, representing a 56.9% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,648 is:

  • 7.4% higher than the average property price on Merton Road
  • 67.5% higher than the average in the L20 3BG postcode area
  • and 40.4% higher than the average price for Bootle as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£219,648
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Merton Road, Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside, L20 3BG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Sep 2024, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to electric storage heaters, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to L20 3BG

3 rd / 26
Price Rank
68% higher than average
18 th / 23
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
1 st / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
141% higher than average

Compared to other properties in L20 3BG , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 23 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,648
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
23 Dec 2015
£140,000
Leasehold
-39.1 %
25 Jan 2007
£230,000
Leasehold
+360 %
17 Jun 2002
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £74,950
sale date: 10 Jan 2005
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £37,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2000
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £33,500
sale date: 30 Jul 2001
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £39,500
sale date: 15 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 1 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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