What type of property is 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT last change hands?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT last sold for £138,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and September 2012, 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT rose from £65,000 to £138,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +16.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2011. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (887 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT had any planning applications?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT 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 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT located?

1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT 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 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT?

The closest primary school to 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT is Bedford Drive Primary School (315m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (326m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alexandra Drive, CH42 4PT is Birkett Road, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 4PT

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

887 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Alexandra Drive

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

1 Alexandra Drive is a semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 4PT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 887 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 29% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£156/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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.

1 Alexandra Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Feb 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2011

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromE48toD58

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 4PT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2020
RenovationFull
In report
Retrospective application for an increase in boundary treatment height via slatted trellis style fence to 2.3 metres.
Retrospective
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
APP/20/01269
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What's in 1 Alexandra Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 4PT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Alexandra Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£138,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2012Most recent
£138,000
+112.3%over 4 years
13 November 2007
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 4PT: £169,995 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in CH42 4PT

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Alexandra Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,674

Street avg £1,693

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birkett Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Drive Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 4PT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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