What type of property is 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG last change hands?

1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG last sold for £115,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £29,500 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

Across 5 sales between December 1999 and June 2023, 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG rose from £29,500 to £115,000, a change of £85,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG 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 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG located?

1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

Police records around 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG 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 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest primary school to 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (180m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (972m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is Highfield Road, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 465m away.

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1 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Highfield Grove

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

1 Highfield Grove is an end-of-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2DG). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Sold June 2023 for £115,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 12.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£116/sq ft) was about 55.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

1 Highfield Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromF29toE52

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Nov 2014from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Highfield Grove 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.

1 Highfield Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£115,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2023Most recent
£115,000
+43.8%over 10 years
14 November 2012
£80,000
+40.4%over 1 year
14 December 2010
£57,000
-27.8%over 6 years
1 April 2004
£79,000
+167.8%over 4 years
23 December 1999
£29,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 2DG: £135,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CH42 2DG

On the street

Versus other Highfield Grove homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Highfield Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,004

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

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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

Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 2DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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