What type of property is 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG last change hands?

27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG last sold for £130,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,000 in May 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

Across 2 sales between May 2018 and January 2023, 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG rose from £73,000 to £130,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The current EPC rating for 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 2DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

27 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 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG located?

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

What is crime like near 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

Police records around 27 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 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest primary school to 27 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.

How well connected is 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest bus stop to 27 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is Highfield Road, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 465m away.

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27 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 27 Highfield Grove

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

27 Highfield Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2DG). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 18.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£144/sq ft) was about 93% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £130,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF34toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 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.

27 Highfield Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£130,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2023Most recent
£130,000
+78.1%over 4 years
16 May 2018
£73,000

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.

On floor area, 27 Highfield Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,548

Street avg £992

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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