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20 Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3JU

UPRN:41100194-Beds -Built 1900-1929
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: E (54)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:37:08.287549+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:41:04.400688+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:09:57.124522+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
20 Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3JU

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£210,000
£199k - £220kHigh
Estimate
£210k
Range
£199k – £220k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
6.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

20 Watchyard Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (58/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£210,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield6.00%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0L37 3JU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/2026/01719
    New 2.4m high security fencing around front perimeter with fencing parallel to 79 cable street.
    Pending
  • DC/2026/01665
    Listed building consent for the erection of single storey extension, replacement of windows (like for like), construction of new wall to existing boundary, alterations to existing detached garage including bi-fold doors, erection of a detached storage shed and internal alterations to dwellinghouse.
    Pending
  • DC/2026/01646
    Part removal of pitched roof above the garage, and implementation of a first floor balcony and patio doors to the front elevation.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,335
Population Density4,448 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 54%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Freshfield Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Redgate Community Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Formby High School
    0.6 mi
    Good

4 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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