What type of property is 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL last change hands?

71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL last sold for £71,750 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,000 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2002 and October 2020, 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL rose from £55,000 to £71,750, a change of £16,750. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

The current EPC rating for 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 9PL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL heated?

The latest EPC at 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL located?

71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

Police records around 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL 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 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

The closest primary school to 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (275m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL?

The closest bus stop to 71 Woodchurch Lane, CH42 9PL is Woodchurch Lane, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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71 Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead, CH42 9PL

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 71 Woodchurch Lane

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

71 Woodchurch Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 9PL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2020); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). At 72 m² this is the 12th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 26 units on file.

Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 65.9% above the 2020 sale of £71,750. One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2013. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £71,750 in October 2020.

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromC69toE48

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Aug 2025from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromE48toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71 Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead, CH42 9PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2013
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use from a ground floor A2 office and 1 bedroom flat to a two bedroomed self contained flat.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
APP/13/00875
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What's in 71 Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead, CH42 9PL'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.

71 Woodchurch Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£71,750

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2020Most recent
£71,750
-4.3%over 2 years
22 May 2018
£75,000
+36.4%over 15 years
17 October 2002
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 9PL: £170,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CH42 9PL

On the street

Versus other Woodchurch Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£997

Street avg £1,132

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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.

£119k

1 Parkbridge Road

CH42 9JT

£115k

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CH42 9QP

£115k

10 Briardale Road

CH42 9NF

2 bed1 bath

£125k

1 Woodchurch Lane

CH42 9PJ

1 bed1 bath

£110k

1 Woodville Road

CH42 9LX

2 bed1 bath

£107k

1 Woodchurch Court

CH42 9QQ

£133k

10 Albert Road

CH42 9NH

3 bed

£139k

1 Moss Lane

CH42 9LB

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

Woodchurch Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 9PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 9PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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