What type of property is 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG sell for?

9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG last sold for £72,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £28,950 in November 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1996 and May 2013, 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG rose from £28,950 to £72,000, a change of £43,050. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

9 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 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG located?

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

Is 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Highfield Grove, CH42 2DG is Highfield Road, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 465m away.

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9 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Highfield Grove

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

9 Highfield Grove is a three-bedroom mid-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 (September 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 88.9% above the 2013 sale of £72,000. On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Mar 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Highfield Grove, Birkenhead, CH42 2DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Highfield Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 9 Highfield Grove

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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.

9 Highfield Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£72,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2013Most recent
£72,000
+213.0%over 14 years
9 December 1998
£23,000
-20.6%over 2 years
11 November 1996
£28,950

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 habitable rooms, 9 Highfield Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£783

Street avg £1,023

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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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2 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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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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