Birchtree Drive, Melling, Liverpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for L31 1DE.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Birchtree Drive, Melling, Liverpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £271,625. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Birchtree Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birchtree Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all L31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 7% freehold and 93% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £271,625 | 9 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Birchtree Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 9 Jan 2026 | £350,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 22 Sep 2025 | £385,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 31, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 21 May 2025 | £265,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 3 Sep 2024 | £335,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 15 Jul 2022 | £285,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 13 Jan 2022 | £2,200 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 3 Feb 2021 | £205,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 8 Dec 2020 | £260,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 27 Nov 2020 | £262,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 10 Jul 2020 | £240,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 5 Jun 2019 | £250,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 10 Aug 2018 | £220,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 15 Dec 2016 | £212,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Birchtree Drive L31 1DE | 9 Dec 2016 | £255,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Birchtree Drive | £255,000 (Dec 2016) → £260,000 (Dec 2020) | +2% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Birchtree Drive
Crime
89 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birchtree Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Birchtree Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westvale Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 419 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Millbrook Community Primary School 325 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School 450 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School 307 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hazel Cottage School 38 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Aintree Davenhill Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kirkby station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Headbolt Lane station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Old Roan station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Birchtree Drive (adj, Waddicar Lane) 1 min walk
- Andrew Avenue (adj, Waddicar Lane) 1 min walk
- Satinwood Crescent (adj, Waddicar Lane) 2 min walk
- Woodland Road (adj, Waddicar Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Maassarani & Partners
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool · 1.3 mi - The Macmillan Surgery
St. Chads Walk In Centre, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool · 1.3 mi - Millbrook Medical Centre
Southdene Pcrc, Bewley Drive, Liverpool · 1.4 mi - Westmoreland Gp Centre
University Hospital Aintree, Fazakerley, Liverpool · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Melling Waddicar Lane · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kirby Express · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Liverpool Altway · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Northwood Kirkby · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Tops Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- St Chads Walk In Centre · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 838 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,067 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sefton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Birchtree Drive
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Who lives around Birchtree Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 69.7% | 64.4% |
| No religion | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.2% | 6.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.3% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.8% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 46.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sefton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.5% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36% | 24.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.3% | 26.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 6.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sefton.
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