What kind of home is 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH last change hands?

15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH last sold for £72,313 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

The current EPC rating for 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH use?

The latest EPC at 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH 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 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH in?

15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

Police records around 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH 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 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

The closest primary school to 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH is Grove Street Primary School (613m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Plessington Catholic College (921m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Platt Grove, CH42 1QH is Platt Grove, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Platt Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 1QH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Platt Grove

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

15 Platt Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 1QH). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in September 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 90.8% above the 2007 sale of £72,313. 3 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count.

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

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Jun 2024

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

Jun 2024from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Platt Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 1QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Platt Grove 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2007)

£72,313

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 September 2007Most recent
£72,313

Median price across the last 1 sales in CH42 1QH: £42,000 (2003–2003).

Nearby sales in CH42 1QH

2 Platt Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 1QH
Sold Sept 2003
£42,000

On the street

Versus other Platt Grove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 15 Platt Grove stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

£155k

1 Dell Grove

CH42 1PN

3 bed2 bath

£138k

1 Church Mews

CH42 1RZ

2 bed

£123k

1 Acton Road

CH42 1RA

1 bed

£196k

1 Chatsworth Road

CH42 1NY

1 bed1 bath

£138k

1 Courtney Road

CH42 1QS

£139k

1 Coulthard Road

CH42 1QL

£137k

1 Hassal Road

CH42 1QR

£140k

1 Cargill Grove

CH42 1PX

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

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Platt Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Grove Street Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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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 1QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 1QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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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