Property profile

16A Rainbow Drive

Map showing 16A Rainbow Drive, Melling

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Estimated sale price

£120,000

Flats sold in Molyneux

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold10 Mar 2023
£100,000Change since last sale: +£20,000 (+20%)
Annualised change
+5.1% per yearSefton annualised change (flats) since 2023: +1.2% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £192 per sq ft
£171 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£21 per sq ft (−11%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Molyneux
£102,000Estimate vs local median: +£18,000 (+17%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection19 Sept 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Mar 2023£100,000-

Local market

Property prices in Molyneux

Median price: £239,975
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £280K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £239,975 (about £232 per square foot) in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Molyneux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£289
Terraced10£237,500£212
Semi-Detached96£231,250£234
Flats9£102,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Molyneux

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£95,000£146,138£125,000
2017£215,000£87,500£160,500£155,000
2018£238,000£64,000£170,000£151,000
2019£247,500£110,000£171,000£163,750
2020£240,000£72,000£177,500£162,975
2021£248,000£66,748£185,000£171,000
2022£295,995£96,000£201,000£190,000
2023£310,000£90,000£217,500£205,000
2024£325,000£94,750£220,000£215,000
2025£324,995£100,000£225,000£224,995
2026£312,500£111,000£245,000£262,599
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£158£153£123
2017£173£143£166£165
2018£172£132£173£152
2019£200£142£179£154
2020£226£138£177£169
2021£237£149£199£180
2022£254£166£217£190
2023£251£155£225£211
2024£275£154£232£187
2025£291£187£235£222
2026£288£185£242£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Molyneux in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202522A, Rainbow Drive, Liverpool, L31 1BZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£76,000
18 Jul 202514, Wheeler Drive, Liverpool, L31 1DATerracedFreehold£177,000
07 Nov 20254, Yew Tree Green, Liverpool, L31 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000
19 May 20254, Mount Road, Liverpool, L32 2AWTerracedFreehold£143,275
22 Aug 202529, Mount Road, Liverpool, L32 2ANTerracedFreehold£139,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-93 m²-
6, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-95 m²-
8, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolFreehold125 m²£153,500 (2018)
16, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold64 m²£72,000 (2020)
18, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-73 m²-
20A, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold73 m²£56,000 (2019)
22 Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold63 m²£81,000 (2006)
22A Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold65 m²£76,000 (2025)
26, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold82 m²£146,000 (2018)
28 Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolFreehold104 m²£175,000 (2024)

Area insights for L31 1BZ

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Overview

Postcode L31 1BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Molyneux area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Aintree East & Waddicar area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aintree East & Waddicar is £48,409 per year. The median sale price in Molyneux is £239,975 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rainbow Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Aintree East & Waddicar is £48,409 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from L31 1BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree East & Waddicar near L31 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 1BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L31 1BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
3,842.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.03(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-57%)
Other theft
6.98(+6%)
Public order
5.43(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
87.95%
African
25
8.14%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.98%
Irish
3
0.98%
Other White
3
0.98%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.29%
No qualifications
57
22.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.74%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.15%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
46.51%
Owns outright
56
43.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.08%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the L31 1BZ postcode area, located within Aintree East & Waddicar, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L31 1BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryMelling Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L31 1BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 1BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AEWalking directions to Tesco Express