What planning history does 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY have?

1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY?

1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY 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 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY located?

1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY?

Police records around 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY 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 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY?

The closest primary school to 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY is Bedford Drive Primary School (364m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (496m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bedford Avenue, CH42 4QY is Clarke Avenue, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 572m away.

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1 Bedford Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 4QY

1 planning record

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Bedford Avenue

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

1 Bedford Avenue is a property in Birkenhead (CH42 4QY). It has council tax band B.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bedford Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 4QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2014
Full
In report
Domestic vehicular crossing
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
APP/13/01460
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 4QY: £170,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in CH42 4QY

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.

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

Clarke Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bedford Drive Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 4QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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