What type of property is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ sell for?

1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ last sold for £110,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,950 in November 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2000 and May 2012, 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ rose from £51,950 to £110,000, a change of £58,050. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ located?

1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ 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 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (220m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Plessington Catholic College (701m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Briarswood Close, CH42 4LZ is Woodland Road, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Briarswood Close, Birkenhead, CH42 4LZ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Briarswood Close

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

1 Briarswood Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 4LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 40.9% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 17.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromC75toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Oct 2021from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Briarswood Close, Birkenhead, CH42 4LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Briarswood 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.

1 Briarswood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£110,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 May 2012Most recent
£110,000
+94.7%over 10 years
17 December 2001
£56,500
+8.8%over 1 year
24 November 2000
£51,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 4LZ: £146,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CH42 4LZ

On the street

Versus other Briarswood Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Briarswood Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,897

Street avg £1,679

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Woodland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 4LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 4LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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