18 Melville Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 1RD is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £55,245 , which equates to approximately £81 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 2016 for £42,500. Since then, the value has increased by £12,745, representing a 30.0% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £55,245 is:

  • 34.1% lower than the average property price on Melville Avenue
  • 25.5% lower than the average in the CH42 1RD postcode area
  • and 67.1% 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 8 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£55,245
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£81
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Melville Avenue, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 1RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2016.

This property is heated by gas room heaters. It is connected to mains gas. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 May 2016. The rating of F is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CH42 1RD

8 th / 16
Price Rank
25% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
5 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 1RD , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 8th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£55,245
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
19 Sep 2016
£42,500
Leasehold
+44.1 %
24 Aug 2001
£29,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £49,500
sale date: 14 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £42,250
sale date: 16 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 18 Melville Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 1RD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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