1 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 1PH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,830 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £173,543 , which equates to approximately £95 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2025 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,543, representing a 5.2% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £173,543 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Alpha Drive
  • 1.6% higher than the average in the CH42 1PH postcode area
  • and 3.5% higher than the average price for Birkenhead as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1830 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£173,543
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£95
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 1PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2025.

This property uses a mains gas boiler and electric room heaters as its main heating sources. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jun 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Room heaters, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to CH42 1PH

11 th / 15
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 1PH , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£173,543
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
16 Apr 2025
£165,000
Leasehold
+26.9 %
16 Apr 2025
£130,000
Leasehold
+27.5 %
15 Mar 2006
£102,000
Leasehold
+308 %
24 Feb 2000
£25,000
Leasehold
+25 %
7 Jan 1999
£20,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

21 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 1PH
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £188,500
sale date: 26 Apr 2022
17 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 1PH
rooms: 6
size: 1832 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2019
11 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 1PH
rooms: 7
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Alpha Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 1PH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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