What type of property is 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH last change hands?

16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH last sold for £65,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,950 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and June 2011, 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH rose from £29,950 to £65,000, a change of £35,050. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

The current EPC rating for 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH 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 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH located?

16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH 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 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

The closest primary school to 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (363m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (992m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH?

The closest bus stop to 16 Kipling Avenue, CH42 2DH is Spenser Avenue, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 282m away.

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16 Kipling Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Kipling Avenue

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

16 Kipling Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2DH). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 87.7% above the 2011 sale of £65,000. Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

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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 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Dec 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2022from Nov 2011

Low Energy Lighting

89%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Kipling Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 2DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Kipling Avenue 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 16 Kipling Avenue

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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.

16 Kipling Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£65,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2011Most recent
£65,000
+117.0%over 11 years
5 June 2000
£29,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 2DH: £87,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CH42 2DH

On the street

Versus other Kipling Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Kipling Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£855

Street avg £1,033

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Spenser Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 2DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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