What type of property is 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN last change hands?

8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN last sold for £40,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and October 2017, 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN rose from £35,000 to £40,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN 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.

Where is 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN located?

8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

Police records around 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN 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 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

The closest primary school to 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (172m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Plessington Catholic College (869m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN?

The closest bus stop to 8 The Beeches, CH42 4RN is Ward Grove, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 607m away.

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8 The Beeches, Highfield South, Birkenhead, CH42 4RN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 The Beeches

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

8 The Beeches is a semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 4RN). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 28 m² this is the 20th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–28 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 27 units on file.

Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 182.5% above the 2017 sale of £40,000. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Apr 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromC69toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Beeches, Highfield South, Birkenhead, CH42 4RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 The Beeches 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 The Beeches's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2013).

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£40,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2017Most recent
£40,000
+14.3%over 4 years
9 September 2013
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 4RN: £47,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CH42 4RN

On the street

Versus other The Beeches homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 The Beeches outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £1,565

On par

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 27 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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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.

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

Ward Grove — 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 4RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 4RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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