# 1 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (CH42 9QB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 687A, BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE CH42 9QB | | Price | £45,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 50 m² | | Last sold | £150,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 21/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £661/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,735 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7135-8820-7509-0762-5222) ## Description Yes that's right £45,000. No printing error here. It's a hidden 'gem', it's a bit of a 'secret'; it's those kind of descriptions and more...First and foremost it's a bungalow that's completely hidden from the main road and for that protected by the majority of traffic noise you'd normally associate with Borough Road, honestly.... **Something Different** - For that this really is quite a find and the reason we must say we're quite excited about it, about the accommodation, about the immensely convenient position versus its privacy and most of all about the price, well Guide Price anyway. **Carried Away?** - Well, we'll try not to be. But for a single person who doesn't 'do' the standard apartment, or perhaps is not ready for that kind of lifestyle, either because they like to have their own outdoor space or their own entrance - then this is near perfect; in our view only, of course. **Invitation** - So take this as an invite to have a walk around and see for yourself. The accommodation is both ready for viewing and vacant and we can normally arrange with you to meet at short notice; in any case you'll need guidance to find it... **Invitation** - So take this as an invite to have a walk around and see for yourself. The accommodation is both ready for viewing and vacant and we can normally arrange with you to meet at short notice; in any case you'll need guidance to find it... **Welcome** - So, once we've led you to this quiet little spot we'll take you along the bungalow up to the entrance that sits pretty much mid front garden. It's a garden that gets a considerable amount of morning and early afternoon sunshine. A little entrance/vestibule area leads off to the wet room come utility area to the right and the living room to the left. **Stand And Stare** - You'll notice both the new carpets and last smells of fresh paint on the walls - so its a room, along with the remaining three rooms, which is very much 'moveinable'. The living room also has an almost new fireplace (electric), supported by a storage heater to the longer wall. Views through leaded effect windows to this private garden (belonging solely to here of course) are rather quaint. **Then Again, Does Size Matter?** - Neither the kitchen or rather kitchenette or bedroom are huge, nor do we construe them to be, but they are both serviceable, workable spaces with the kitchen probably having enough units for one (unless you're big in the cooking dept.) and a bedroom that, whilst a little awkward in shape, will fit a standard double bed and with room to spare giving access to some pretty deep wardrobes. **Locator** - For fear of repeating ourselves, we'll just point out that once you've returned to the Borough Rd entrance you've got the choice of the parade of shops with Tesco immediately opposite and bus services to 'Town'. For Sat Nav: CH42 9QB These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute and part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of this property. We have not tested any services nor appliances and cannot give any assurances or warranties as to their condition or reliability. All measurements are approximate having been taken with an electronic measuring device. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338383) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/48063689/1338384) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/48063689/1338385) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/48063689/1338386) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 687A BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9QB | £150,000 | 24/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 687A BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9QB | £47,000 | 06/10/2014 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 59 PRENTON ROAD EAST, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7LH | £261,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 635 BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9QA | £152,362 | 22/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 36 PARKHILL ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9JB | £155,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 GREENBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JS | £275,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 GREENBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JT | £265,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 88A PRENTON ROAD EAST, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7LH | £270,000 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 PRENTON ROAD EAST, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7LH | £225,000 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50 GREENBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JT | £225,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 PARKHILL ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9JB | £135,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50 WILLOWBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JZ | £120,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 633 BOROUGH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9QA | £140,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 15 PARKHURST ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 9LA | £145,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 36 WILLOWBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JZ | £240,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 36 GREENBANK ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 7JT | £328,000 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £209,740 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £199,508 (38 Semi-detached, CH42, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -77.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wirral). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £761/mo - **Realistic:** £845/mo - **Optimistic:** £930/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wirral (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Egerton Park, CH42 | £680/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £680/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.51% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £85,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £68,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £680/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 18.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 5.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £410/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 37.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £900/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.2% - **10y growth:** 51% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wirral; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.1% - **5y growth (index):** 24.2% - **10y growth (index):** 59.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)