What type of property is 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS last sold for £78,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £20,000 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and June 2020, 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS rose from £20,000 to £78,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 2BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS 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.

Where is 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS located?

8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

Police records around 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS 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.

Which schools serve 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

The closest primary school to 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS is Rock Ferry Primary School (366m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (825m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bulwer Street, CH42 2BS is Grove Road, 97m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 246m away.

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8 Bulwer Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bulwer Street

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

8 Bulwer Street is a mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 74.4% above the 2020 sale of £78,000. Sold June 2020 for £78,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from May 2011

EPC improved fromF37toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2024from Jan 2014

Low Energy Lighting

20%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bulwer Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bulwer Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Bulwer Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£78,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2020Most recent
£78,000
+290.0%over 24 years
15 October 1995
£20,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 2BS: £75,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in CH42 2BS

On the street

Versus other Bulwer Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Bulwer Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£757

Street avg £1,043

Strongly below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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.

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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.

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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

Grove Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 2BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 2BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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