What kind of home is 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR?

28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR sell for?

28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR last sold for £90,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £23,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and April 2025, 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR rose from £23,000 to £90,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR?

28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR use?

The latest EPC at 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR?

28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR 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 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR in?

28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR 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 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR?

The closest primary school to 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR is Bedford Drive Primary School (416m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (550m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR?

The closest bus stop to 28 Solly Avenue, CH42 4QR is Solly Avenue, 117m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 537m away.

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28 Solly Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 4QR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Solly Avenue

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

28 Solly Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 4QR). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 67.8% above the 2025 sale of £90,000. Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £90,000 — fresh data.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

28 Solly Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jul 2022

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Solly Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 4QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Solly Avenue 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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£90,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2025Most recent
£90,000
+291.3%over 27 years
7 November 1997
£23,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 4QR: £105,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CH42 4QR

On the street

Versus other Solly Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 28 Solly Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £1,176

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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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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

Solly Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bedford Drive Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 4QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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