9 Mountwood Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NQ
About 9 Mountwood Road
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms2
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageYes
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
9 Mountwood Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Oct 2024ExtensionFullIn 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
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.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 9 Mountwood Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£1,098,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,012,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 July 2024Most recent
£1,012,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 8NQ: £550,000 (2024–2003).
Versus other Mountwood Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 9 Mountwood Road stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
333 m²
Street avg 285 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 10.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







