What kind of home is 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL last sold for £125,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,000 in October 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2016 and December 2019, 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL rose from £99,000 to £125,000, a change of £26,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL use?

The latest EPC at 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL in?

15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

The closest primary school to 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL is Rock Ferry Primary School (87m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL?

The closest bus stop to 15 Rock Close, CH42 1LL is Woburn Place, 61m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 246m away.

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15 Rock Close, Birkenhead, CH42 1LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Rock Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Rock Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 1LL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 37.6% above the 2019 sale price. 3 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £125,000 in December 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

17%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Rock Close, Birkenhead, CH42 1LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Rock Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£125,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2019Most recent
£125,000
+26.3%over 3 years
2 October 2016
£99,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH42 1LL: £98,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in CH42 1LL

20 Rock Close, Birkenhead, CH42 1LL
Sold Jul 2018
£98,000

On the street

Versus other Rock Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birkenhead district page.

Full Birkenhead report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woburn Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Rock Ferry Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 1LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 1LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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