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636 638, Flat 14, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1QB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 636 638

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

636 638 is a semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 1QB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. At 52 m² this is the 10th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in 636 638, where floor areas span 42–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jul 2009
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jan 2021from Sept 2019
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

May 2021from Jan 2021
EPC improved fromC69toD68
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 636 638, Flat 14, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

636 638 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.

636 638 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 1QB: £65,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other New Chester Road homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

636 638 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 636 638

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£131k

636 638, Flat 2, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
£131k

636 638, Flat 4, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
£131k

636 638, Flat 5, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
£130k

1c, Flat B, Alpha Drive

CH42 1PH

Flat
£130k

4 6, Flat 2, Knowsley Road

CH42 1QG

Flat
£130k

636 638, Flat 1, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
£130k

636 638, Flat 11, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
£130k

636 638, Flat 13, New Chester Road

CH42 1QB

Flat
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

Knowsley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 1QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 636 638, Flat 14, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 1QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.