# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (L12 0JN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L12 0JN | | Price | £160,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £160,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 03/12/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £455/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3790-1240-0122-0506-3253) ## Description **Mags Property are pleased to offer this beautiful 2-bedroom mid-terraced home, located on Southgate Close in the West Derby area of Liverpool, L12** This stunning home comprises of a spacious lounge and a modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor, on the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. This beautifully decorated, contemporary home is ideal for any first-time buyer. Southgate Close lies within a residential neighbourhood offering a mix of home ownership and family-friendly housing. The nearby local amenities include shops, primary and secondary schools (e.g. Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School is approximately 710 yards away, and Dixons Croxteth Academy is within a short distance). Transport links are accessible: while the nearest rail station is a few miles away, regular bus routes serve the area — offering a convenient commute into central Liverpool and beyond. This property represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located, move-in ready home in a stable community, with the flexibility to add your own personal touches and make it truly your own. Please click on the ‘Request Details/Email Agent’ button on Rightmove or Zoopla, submit your contact details, and we will be in touch to arrange a viewing. **Important Notice – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks** To meet our compliance obligations and ensure a secure transaction process, **we will carry out an Anti-money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers once an offer has been accepted**. Effective from 1st December 2025. A fee of **£50 + VAT per check** will apply. This includes ID verification, proof of funds, and all required due-diligence checks. Charges apply per buyer, per company check (including relevant shareholders), and per gifter. **AML checks must be completed before the Memorandum of Sale can be issued.** EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831790) - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831791) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831792) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831793) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831794) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831795) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/170038337/1831796) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/170038337/1831797) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/170038337/1831798) - Kitchen - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831799) - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/170038337/1831800) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/170038337/1831801) - Bedroom 1 - ![Family Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831802) - Family Room - ![Family Room](/listings/photos/170038337/1831803) - Family Room - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/170038337/1831804) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/170038337/1831805) - Rear Garden - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831806) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831807) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831808) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170038337/1831809) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/170038337/1831810) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/170038337/1831811) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10176136 - **Address:** 8 Southgate Close, LIVERPOOL, L12 0JN - **Certificate Issued:** 24/03/2014 - **Work Completed:** 26/02/2014 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JN | £160,000 | 09/04/2026 | Terraced | | 8 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JN | £89,000 | 29/11/2019 | Terraced | | 8 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JN | £72,000 | 05/12/2013 | Terraced | | 8 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JN | £37,000 | 26/11/1999 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 25 ELLERTON WAY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0BG | £140,000 | 30/06/2025 | Terraced | | 24 ELLERTON WAY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0BG | £128,000 | 28/11/2023 | Terraced | | 10 DALEWOOD, WEST DERBY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JT | £130,000 | 25/09/2023 | Terraced | | 7 OAKLEY CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0BQ | £138,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 7 ELLERTON WAY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0BG | £127,500 | 11/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 2 SOUTHGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JN | £87,500 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 NEWHOLME CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JG | £145,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 1 HAVERTON WALK, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0JH | £125,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced | | 27 ELLERTON WAY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L12 0BG | £115,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £87,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £131,063 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £166,851 (22 Terraced, L12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Liverpool). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £815/mo - **Realistic:** £905/mo - **Optimistic:** £996/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Greater Liverpool (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Verwood Drive, L12 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.66% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £290/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,909/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 24.3% - **10y growth:** 32.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Liverpool; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.4% - **5y growth (index):** 32.3% - **10y growth (index):** 78.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)