What kind of home is Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 3UN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN use?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN 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.

Which area is Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN in?

Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN 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.

What schools are near Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN is Well Lane Primary School (422m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, CH42 3UN is Mersey Walk, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Green Lane Rail Station, 465m away.

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Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, Birkenhead, CH42 3UN

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 78 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 68–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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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 4)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2008

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jan 2021from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromD58toE49

Low Energy Lighting

57%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 2 Mersey Walk, Birkenhead, CH42 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 5 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Mersey Walk homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Flat 5 runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mersey Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Well Lane Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 3UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 3UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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