5, Birkrig, WN8 9HL

5 Birkrig is a 107 m² / 1,152 sq ft terraced home in Skelmersdale. It sold for £75,000 in April 2015. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £118k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £103k to £207k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£75,000 on Apr 2015
Internal area
107 square metres (1,152 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £700 per square metre (£65 per square foot) in Apr 2015. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £1,104 per square metre (£103 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2015 £75,000 £701 £118,097 £1,104

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 107 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £118,097. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Skelmersdale are now selling for between £960 and £1,930 per square metre (£89 and £179 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 107 m², this implies a valuation between £103,000 and £207,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
A
Plot size
163 square metres (1,755 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
18 November 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built None to None
Area:
107 sqm (1,152 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 Birkrig is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £118,097.
  • Based on an internal area of 107 m² and recent prices in Skelmersdale, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £103,000 to £207,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Birkrig last sold for £75,000 in April 2015.

HouseMetric shows 5 Birkrig as 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 18 November 2014. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Birkrig was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Birkrig is in postcode WN8 9HL, in Skelmersdale. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Birkrig, WN8 9HL or analysis of the Skelmersdale property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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