What kind of home is 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF last sold for £81,304 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £32,000 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1995 and October 2021, 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF rose from £32,000 to £81,304, a change of £49,304. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

The current EPC rating for 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 3XF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF use?

The latest EPC at 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF 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 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF in?

386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF in a safe area?

Police records around 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF 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 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

The closest primary school to 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF is Well Lane Primary School (410m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (731m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF?

The closest bus stop to 386 Old Chester Road, CH42 3XF is Old Chester Road, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 353m away.

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386 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XF

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 386 Old Chester Road

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

386 Old Chester Road is a mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 3XF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 is 48.8% above the 2021 sale price. Sold October 2021 for £81,304. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 386 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 3XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

386 Old Chester Road 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£81,304

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2021Most recent
£81,304
+9.1%over 15 years
17 March 2006
£74,500
+133.2%over 5 years
12 October 2000
£31,950
22 June 1995
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 3XF: £100,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH42 3XF

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Versus other Old Chester Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 386 Old Chester Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£957

Street avg £959

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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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.

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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

Old Chester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Well Lane Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 3XF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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