161 Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £200,198 , which equates to approximately £270 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Feb 2024 for £172,023. Since then, the value has increased by £28,175, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 8.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £200,198 is:

  • 2.5% higher than the average property price on Benson Street
  • 13.3% higher than the average in the L1 2SS postcode area
  • and 21.4% lower than the average price for Liverpool as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£200,198
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£270
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Benson Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 2SS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2020.

This property uses electric room 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 22 Oct 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to flat, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to L1 2SS

41 st / 69
Price Rank
13% higher than average
20 th / 51
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
47 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in L1 2SS , this flat's estimated value ranks 41th out of 69. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 47th out of 51 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£200,198
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
2 Feb 2024
£172,023
Leasehold
+60.8 %
18 Nov 2016
£107,000
Leasehold
-7.8 %
28 Mar 2007
£116,100
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 760 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 161 Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Feb 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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