17 Rock Lane West, Birkenhead, CH42 1RE is a freehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £66,744 , which equates to approximately £97 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Oct 2019 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,744, representing a 21.4% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £66,744 is:

  • 52.4% lower than the average property price on Rock Lane West
  • 13.4% lower than the average in the CH42 1RE postcode area
  • and 60.3% lower than the average price for Birkenhead as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£66,744
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£97
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Rock Lane West, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 1RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Jul 2019, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH42 1RE

5 th / 10
Price Rank
13% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
4 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 1RE , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£66,744
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
4 Oct 2019
£55,000
Leasehold
+10 %
18 May 2011
£50,000
Leasehold
+222.6 %
30 Aug 2000
£15,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £44,500
sale date: 6 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 698 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 17 Rock Lane West, Birkenhead, CH42 1RE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Oct 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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