What type of property is 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD is a mid-terrace house.

What did 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD sell for?

15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD last sold for £60,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in December 2005, so prices have been falling over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and February 2018, 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD fell from £85,000 to £60,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly -2.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD 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 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD located?

15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

Police records around 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD 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 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

The closest primary school to 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (418m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (979m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD?

The closest bus stop to 15 Wordsworth Avenue, CH42 2DD is Rock Ferry Station, 182m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 229m away.

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15 Wordsworth Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Wordsworth Avenue

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

15 Wordsworth Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2DD). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 105% above the 2018 sale of £60,000. On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Wordsworth Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Wordsworth Avenue 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.

15 Wordsworth Avenue's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£60,000

Growth on file: -2.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2018Most recent
£60,000
-29.4%over 12 years
1 December 2005
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 2DD: £85,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CH42 2DD

On the street

Versus other Wordsworth Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 15 Wordsworth Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£811

Street avg £1,039

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 73 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Rock Ferry Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 2DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 2DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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