What type of property is 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL last change hands?

3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL last sold for £123,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £27,500 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1995 and October 2024, 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL rose from £27,500 to £123,000, a change of £95,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 3XL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL 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 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL located?

3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

Police records around 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL 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 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

The closest primary school to 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is Well Lane Primary School (231m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (829m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

The closest bus stop to 3 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is Old Chester Road, 123m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 394m away.

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3 St Pauls Close, Birkenhead, CH42 3XL

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 St Pauls Close

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

3 St Pauls Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 3XL). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 18.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 75.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £123,000 in October 2024.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD60

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2024from Nov 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 St Pauls Close, Birkenhead, CH42 3XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 St Pauls Close 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.

3 St Pauls Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£123,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£123,000
+7.9%over 3 years
18 November 2020
£114,000
+47.1%over 10 years
30 September 2010
£77,500
+181.8%over 14 years
8 December 1995
£27,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 3XL: £130,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CH42 3XL

On the street

Versus other St Pauls Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 St Pauls Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,892

Street avg £1,471

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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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4 bed2 bath

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1 Mulberry Close

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1 Grenville Way

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£140k

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£140k

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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

Old Chester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 3XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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