Property profile

27Rainbow Drive, Melling

Map showing 27, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool

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Estimated sale price

£235,000

Semi-Detached sold in Molyneux

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold01 May 2019
£162,500Change since last sale: +£73,000 (+45%)
Annualised change
+5.1% per yearSefton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2019: +5.0% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £234 per sq ft
£213 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£21 per sq ft (−9.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Molyneux
£233,750Estimate vs local median: +£2,000 (+0.8%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area103 m² / 1,109 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection01 Oct 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
01 May 2019£162,500-

Local market

Property prices in Molyneux

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £280K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (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
Detached14£312,500£290
Terraced9£240,000£212
Semi-Detached94£233,750£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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202522A, Rainbow Drive, Liverpool, L31 1BZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£76,000
07 Nov 20254, Yew Tree Green, Liverpool, L31 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000
18 Jul 202514, Wheeler Drive, Liverpool, L31 1DATerracedFreehold£177,000
19 May 20254, Mount Road, Liverpool, L32 2AWTerracedFreehold£143,275
04 Jun 202669, Artisan Drive, Liverpool, L31 1FJDetachedFreehold£277,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolFreehold93 m²£200,000 (2024)
3 Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-96 m²-
19, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolFreehold94 m²£82,500 (2010)
25, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-121 m²-
31, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-106 m²-
33, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold97 m²£160,000 (2019)
35, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold104 m²£130,000 (2006)
41, Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold48 m²£153,000 (2019)
47 Rainbow Drive, Melling, LiverpoolLeasehold112 m²£180,000 (2025)
49, Rainbow Drive, Melling, Liverpool-69 m²-

Area insights for L31 1BY

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Overview

Postcode L31 1BY 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 £240,000 (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 20 ft away from L31 1BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree East & Waddicar near L31 1BY 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 1BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L31 1BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 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 1BY 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 1BY
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 1BY

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