18 Westbank Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,615 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,920 , which equates to approximately £192 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Apr 2022 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,920, representing a 17.0% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,920 is:

  • 29.7% higher than the average property price on Westbank Road
  • 48.0% higher than the average in the CH42 7JL postcode area
  • and 84.8% 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 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 30 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1615 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,920
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£192
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Westbank Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 7JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jan 2017.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with external insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CH42 7JL

4 th / 35
Price Rank
48% higher than average
10 th / 26
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
8 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 7JL , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,920
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
19 Apr 2022
£265,000
Leasehold
+29.3 %
9 Oct 2009
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £66,950
sale date: 31 Jul 1998
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 16 Jan 2019
rooms: 8
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 26 May 2006
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2005

Data Sources

The property at 18 Westbank Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7JL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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