# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (L21 5JL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L21 5JL | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £140,000 Mar 2008 | ## Description The Property Tucked away in a quiet and well-regarded residential area, this spacious semi-detached home on Thirlmere Drive offers a flexible layout, generous accommodation, and excellent potential for modern family living. Well-presented throughout, the property is ideally suited to growing families or those seeking additional living space in a convenient location. On arrival, you are welcomed by an entrance porch that leads into a bright hallway, setting the tone for the home’s well-planned interior. The ground floor offers a fitted kitchen to the front of the property with ample storage and workspace, ideal for day-to-day family life. A convenient cloakroom with W.C. is also located on the ground floor, adding practicality to the layout. To the rear, the spacious living room is a key feature, boasting patio doors that open directly onto the rear garden—allowing natural light to flood in while providing seamless access to the outdoor space. An additional reception room to the front of the property offers excellent flexibility and is currently utilised as a fourth bedroom , but could easily serve as a dining room, home office, or playroom depending on your needs. The first floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering good natural light and a pleasant outlook. A modern family shower room completes the upper level, featuring contemporary fittings and a practical layout. Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking to the front and well-maintained gardens to both the front and rear. The rear garden provides a secure, private space ideal for families with children or pets, or for enjoying outdoor dining and relaxation. Situated close to local schools, shops, and public transport links, including nearby access to major road networks, this home combines comfort, space, and convenience in equal measure. A fantastic opportunity to acquire a versatile family home in a sought-after location. Early viewing is highly recommended. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456128) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456129) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456130) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456131) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456133) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456134) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456135) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456136) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456137) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456138) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456140) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456141) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456142) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162684953/1456145) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/162684953/1456147) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/162684953/1456148) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JL | £140,000 | 28/03/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 THORNBRIDGE AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JX | £280,000 | 22/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 SILVERDALE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HU | £270,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 240 CHURCH ROAD, LITHERLAND, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HF | £195,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JL | £190,000 | 02/02/2024 | Semi-detached | | 67 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JN | £190,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 KIRKSTONE ROAD SOUTH, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HJ | £235,000 | 08/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 HAWKSHEAD DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JF | £160,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 SPOONER AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HD | £272,500 | 19/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 255 CHURCH ROAD, LITHERLAND, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 7LN | £200,000 | 14/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 237 CHURCH ROAD, LITHERLAND, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 7LN | £160,000 | 06/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 11 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JL | £180,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 ECCLESALL AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HG | £226,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 53 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JN | £240,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 DERWENT DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HS | £235,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 59 THIRLMERE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JN | £205,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 ANDERSON ROAD, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 7ND | £85,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 SILVERDALE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HU | £170,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 39 SPOONER AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HD | £220,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 HAWKSHEAD DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JE | £166,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 132 CHURCH ROAD, LITHERLAND, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5HB | £236,500 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 HAWKSHEAD DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 5JE | £201,000 | 10/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 289 CHURCH ROAD, LITHERLAND, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L21 7LW | £160,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £185,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £205,350 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £215,440 (26 Semi-detached, L21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sefton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £842/mo - **Realistic:** £935/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,029/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Greater Liverpool (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed End Terrace, Poulsom Drive, L30 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Pearson Drive, L20 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wood Street, L21 | £1,935/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Clemmey Drive, L20 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ince Avenue, L21 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Lander Road, L21 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Mildmay Road, L20 | £995/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Browns Lane, L30 | £875/mo | 3 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,088/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000 *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 £950/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-76/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.4% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28.6% - **10y growth:** 70.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Sefton; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.9% - **5y growth (index):** 28.3% - **10y growth (index):** 62.1% ## 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)