Sold STC Semi-detached

42 BURLINGTON AVENUE

LIVERPOOL, FORMBY, MERSEYSIDE L37 8DZ

3 beds 1 baths 87 m² Listed 28 Aug 2025 (-380d)

£240,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£230,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,759/m²

Local average

£329,483 (-27.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,310 of 33,755)

Street crime

86 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedroom semi-detached family home in a sought-after Formby location
  • Tucked away on a quiet residential road – Burlington Drive
  • Offered with no onward chain for a smooth purchase
  • Recently replumbed with a new boiler and rewired throughout
  • Brand new double glazing installed
  • Stylish new bathroom and contemporary fitted kitchen
  • Spacious open-plan kitchen, diner & family room to the rear
  • Separate front-facing lounge for added living space
  • Three good-sized bedrooms
  • Separate WC and bathroom upstairs

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A modernised family home in the heart of Formby.

Tucked away on a quiet and desirable road in Formby, this three-bedroom semi-detached family home on Burlington Avenue is a must-see. Offered with no onward chain and having recently undergone a range of renovation works, it presents the perfect opportunity to move straight in while still adding your own personal touch.

The property has been thoughtfully updated with key improvements including a full rewire, new central heating system with boiler, new plumbing, brand new double glazing throughout, a stylish new kitchen, and a modern bathroom. These essential upgrades provide peace of mind for any buyer and create a strong foundation for further cosmetic finishing.

Internally, the home offers a spacious and flexible layout ideal for modern family living. To the rear, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area is the true heart of the home, flooded with natural light and perfect for everyday life or entertaining. To the front, a separate lounge provides a cosy retreat. Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms, a separate WC, and a contemporary bathroom.

Outside, the property benefits from a private rear garden, a lawned front garden, a detached garage, and a driveway offering ample off-road parking.

Located within easy reach of Formby’s excellent schools, shops, transport links, and the beach, this property combines quiet residential living with everyday convenience.

Viewings are highly recommended — contact Ball & Percival today to arrange yours.

Listed by

Ainsdale

Bradshaw Farnham & Lea

Reference: 166320536

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/08/2025

Expiry date: 13/08/2035

Current heating cost: £668/year

Potential heating cost: £613/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2026 (5 months ago) £230,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
33 GARDNER ROAD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DD £268,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
9 CLEVE WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BS £260,000 04/12/2025 Semi-detached
6 MOSS GREEN, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BU £275,000 02/05/2025 Semi-detached
4 BATTLE WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 4HH £244,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
5 NORRIS WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DB £225,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
3 CATTAN GREEN, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BX £245,000 20/10/2023 Semi-detached
25 BUCKFAST DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 4HD £199,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
1 CROWLAND WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BR £200,000 04/05/2023 Semi-detached
3 SELBY DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BJ £245,000 28/02/2023 Semi-detached
189 GARDNER ROAD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DG £275,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
10 CARTMEL DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 4HJ £217,500 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
16 GLENMARSH WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DX £320,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
90 GARDNER ROAD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DQ £244,000 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
17 BURLINGTON AVENUE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DY £256,179 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
18 CLEVE WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BS £220,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
75 ALTCAR ROAD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DS £390,000 05/09/2022 Semi-detached
15 NORRIS WAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DB £225,000 25/08/2022 Semi-detached
3 BUCKFAST DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 4HD £229,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
22 SHAW CRESCENT, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8DA £235,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
39 BULL COP, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 8BY £250,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £251,134 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19.4%
10y growth 24.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sefton. Series: Semi-detached. As of June 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 28.3%
10y (index) 62.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Sefton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £842/mo
Realistic £935/mo
Optimistic £1,029/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sefton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop ALT ROAD/SELBY DRIVE 0.2 miles
Bus stop WATCHYARD LN/BULL COP 0.3 miles
Shop Taskers Decorative 0.4 miles
Shop Church Road Barbers 0.4 miles
Train station Formby 1.0 miles
Train station Freshfield 1.2 miles
University Milton House 7.2 miles
Hospital Children's A&E 7.3 miles
Hospital Children's Outpatients Department 7.3 miles
University Edge Hill University 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 42
Anti-social behaviour 17
Shoplifting 11
Public order 6
Drugs 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Burglary 1
Other crime 1
Other theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 86

Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 5 Dec 2019
Redgate Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Nov 2017
Freshfield Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Jun 2024
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 23 May 2024
Formby High School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 12 Dec 2022

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Old Mill Lane, L37 £1,250/mo 3 0.59 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Monks Drive, L37 £1,400/mo 3 0.65 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Marina Road, L37 £1,400/mo 3 0.73 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Westview Close, L37 £984/mo 3 1.16 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,259/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625
Target investor price (1%) £132,500
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×
Monthly cashflow £222/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.8%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).