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9 Mountwood Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NQ

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
333 m²
3584 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Mountwood Road

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

9 Mountwood Road is a six-bedroom detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 8NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 333 m² (around 3584 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 333 m² the property is well over the postcode median (249 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 31.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £1,012,500.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Mountwood Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

9 Mountwood Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2019
EPC improved fromE53toD64
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Mar 2024
EPC improved fromD64toC75
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Mountwood Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension with an extended veranda, alterations and extension to existing balcony and a proposed juliet balcony to the rear. Proposed raised terrace and associated landscaping.

    Reference
    APPH/24/01520
    View planning record

What's in 9 Mountwood Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NQ'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.

Latest sale on 9 Mountwood Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,098,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£1,012,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 July 2024Most recent

    £1,012,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 8NQ: £550,000 (2024–2003).

On the street

Versus other Mountwood Road homes

Three headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 9 Mountwood Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

333 m²

Street avg 285 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 10.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Mountwood Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stanley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Prenton High School for Girls. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 8NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CH42 8NQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 8NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Mountwood Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.