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42 Layton Avenue, Prenton, CH43 0SQ
This 81 square metre property in Prenton carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £270,000 in August 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
81 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
Private Garden
Front And Rear · South-facing
Central Heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2023from May 2018
EPC improved fromE45toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
44%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£270,000
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Transaction history
+92.9%(5y)
£270,000Latest
Aug 2023£140,000
Aug 2018Source: HM Land Registry
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Jun 2021
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Sept 2019
£195,000
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Sept 2019
£249,000
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Jun 2019
£166,000
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Jul 2016
£137,500
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Mar 2016
£182,500
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Layton Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,333/£1,927 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 95% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
81 m²/95 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 18% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.8 t/year/4.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 91% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 36% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Prenton
Total Crimes
17
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual11(65%)
Burglary2(12%)
Public Order2(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(12%)
Recent Incidents
Burglary
Dec 2025On or near Fender Lane
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Stoneridge Court
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Stoneridge Court
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Wexford Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Observatory Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Ledbury Close
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
30 within 3kmP
Prenton Primary School
550m
7 mins
P
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
814m
10 mins
P
Townfield Primary School
835m
10 mins
S
Woodchurch High School
1.4km
16 mins
S
Ridgeway High School
1.5km
18 mins
S
Birkenhead High School Academy
1.9km
23 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHolm Lane
Bus Stop132m
2 mins
Grainger Avenue
Bus Stop165m
2 mins
Waterpark Road
Bus Stop239m
3 mins
Redwood Close
Bus Stop265m
3 mins
Dovedale Close
Bus Stop291m
4 mins
Prenton Dell Road
Bus Stop325m
4 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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