388 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £128,610 , which equates to approximately £153 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2023 for £113,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,610, representing a 13.8% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £128,610 is:

  • 18.6% lower than the average property price on Old Chester Road
  • 11.4% higher than the average in the CH42 3XF postcode area
  • and 23.3% lower than the average price for Birkenhead as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 1 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CH42 3XF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£128,610
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£153
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

388 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 3XF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2023.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Nov 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH42 3XF

15 th / 20
Price Rank
11% higher than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
12 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 3XF , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 17 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 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£128,610
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
5 May 2023
£113,000
Leasehold
+67.4 %
20 Aug 2012
£67,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2022
rooms: 5
size: 950 sq ft
sale price: £81,304
sale date: 21 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £76,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2020
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 388 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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