81 Downham Road, Birkenhead, CH42 5NL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £128,859 , which equates to approximately £107 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2012 for £72,950. Since then, the value has increased by £55,909, representing a 76.6% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £128,859 is:

  • 1.0% lower than the average property price on Downham Road
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the CH42 5NL postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 22 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£128,859
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£107
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

81 Downham Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 5NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2014.

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 10 Nov 2010, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 63.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH42 5NL

12 th / 18
Price Rank
1% lower than average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH42 5NL , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 13 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£128,859
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
16 Nov 2012
£72,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1354 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £94,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £76,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1029 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 81 Downham Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 5NL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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