What kind of home is 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL last sold for £130,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,000 in June 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2016 and March 2025, 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL rose from £66,000 to £130,000, a change of £64,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

The current EPC rating for 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 19 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL use?

The latest EPC at 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

8 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.

Which area is 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL in?

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

What is crime like near 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What is the nearest station to 8 St Pauls Close, CH42 3XL?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 St Pauls Close, Birkenhead, CH42 3XL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 St Pauls Close

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

8 St Pauls Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 3XL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £130,000 in March 2025. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 16.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 111.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Nov 2021

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Low Energy Lighting

100%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 St Pauls Close, Birkenhead, CH42 3XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 St Pauls Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£130,000
+97.0%over 8 years
23 June 2016
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 3XL: £128,000 (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.

On price per m², 8 St Pauls Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,281

Street avg £1,458

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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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1 Mulberry Close

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1 Grenville Way

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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