What kind of home is 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE last change hands?

31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE last sold for £155,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,500 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and February 2025, 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE rose from £100,500 to £155,000, a change of £54,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

The current EPC rating for 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE use?

The latest EPC at 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE 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.

Which area is 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE in?

31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

Police records around 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE 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 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

The closest primary school to 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE is Bedford Drive Primary School (322m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (389m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE?

The closest bus stop to 31 Kirkland Avenue, CH42 6QE is Irvine Road, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Kirkland Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 31 Kirkland Avenue

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

31 Kirkland Avenue is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 6QE). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £155,000 in February 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 35.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£116/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Kirkland Avenue, Birkenhead, CH42 6QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Kirkland 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.

31 Kirkland Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£155,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2025Most recent
£155,000
+54.2%over 12 years
23 September 2012
£100,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 6QE: £170,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH42 6QE

On the street

Versus other Kirkland Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Kirkland Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,082

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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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1 Mount Road

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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

Irvine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Drive Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 6QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 6QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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