The Hydro is a property in West Kirby, Wirral, Wirral (CH48 0RH).
Held since June 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced Wirral HPI: 9.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. 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.
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Change of use from storage rooms to residential dwelling
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£285,000
Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 4 years.
25 June 2008Most recent
£285,000
+39.0%over 3 yearsWhat it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Mostyn Avenue — bus stop.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.9dB

Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What's in The Hydro, Flat 5, 192 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0RH's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
23 December 2004
£205,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH48 0RH: £227,500 (2024–2021).
164a Banks Road West Kirby Wirral
Sold Nov 2024
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Sold Oct 2024
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Sold Mar 2022
166a Banks Road West Kirby Wirral
Sold Oct 2021
The Hydro Flat 6 192 Banks Road West Kirby Wirral
Sold Mar 2021

CH48 0QB
Closest school
0.4 km
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School. 7 schools nearby.
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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB