12 HARGRAVE CLOSE
PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE CH43 2NJ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£185,000 Mar 2024
Price per m²
£2,222/m²
Local average
£239,055 (-24.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,029 of 33,755)
Street crime
129 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Semi-Detached Family Home
- Well-Presented Throughout
- Off Road Parking
- No Onward Chain
- Sought-After Location
- Walking Distance From Local Schools
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
No onward chain! Located on the ever popular Hargrave Close is this well-presented, three bedroom, semi-detached home. Close to local amenities, reputable schools and great transport links, this is not one to be missed! Call now to arrange a viewing!
DESCRIPTION
A front garden welcomes you to the property with a light entrance hall greeting you as you step inside. The living room and stairs to the first floor both feed off the hallway with the living room opening through into the dining room. The kitchen is found off the dining room offering a range of wall, base and drawer units with access out to the rear garden.
The first floor boasts three good size bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a space for off-road parking with private gates. This is the perfect space to enjoy those warm summer months and entertain both family and friends.
Entrance Porch
Double glazed door to the side.
Lounge 13' 6" x 12' 4" max ( 4.11m x 3.76m max )
Double glazed window to the front, radiator and understairs storage.
Dining Room 10' 4" x 8' 3" ( 3.15m x 2.51m )
Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.
Kitchen 11' 7" x 7' 2" ( 3.53m x 2.18m )
Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base cupboards, sink and drainer unit and work surfaces. Double glazed window to the side and double glazed patio doors.
First Floor Landing
From the ground floor the staircase leads to the first floor landing with a double glazed window to the side and access to the loft via hatch.
Doors leading to bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom One 13' 5" x 8' 8" ( 4.09m x 2.64m )
Double glazed window to the front, radiator and integrated wardrobes.
Bedroom Two 10' 8" x 6' 8" ( 3.25m x 2.03m )
Double glazed window to the side, radiator and storage cupboard.
Bedroom Three 9' 3" x 9' 2" ( 2.82m x 2.79m )
Double glazed window to the rear, radiator and storage cupboard.
Shower Room
Three piece shower room suite comprising shower, wash hand basin and WC. Radiator and double glazed window to the rear.
Loft Space
Boarded loft accessed via loft hatch.
Outside
With garden and drive.
Rear Garden
Sloping rear garden with driveway through rear access.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Prenton
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 139808078
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 28/01/2015
Expiry date: 27/01/2025 (expired)
Current heating cost: £908/year
Potential heating cost: £588/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,150
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£400 - £900)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16932136 Recent
Property Details
Street: 12 Hargrave Close
Town: PRENTON
Postcode: CH43 2NJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 24/08/2025
Work Completed: 10/08/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/03/2024 (2 years ago) | £185,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 AUDLEM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NN | £205,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 PLEASINGTON CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9HN | £230,000 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ECCLESTON CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NF | £248,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HARGRAVE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NH | £245,000 | 15/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 13 HARGRAVE CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NJ | £247,500 | 26/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 25 HARGRAVE CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NJ | £177,500 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 AUDLEM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NN | £207,500 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 SPURSTOW CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NQ | £255,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 CHURTON AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NG | £230,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 HARGRAVE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NH | £165,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 HELTON CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9HP | £175,000 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 AUDLEM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NN | £182,250 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 PLEASINGTON CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9HN | £170,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HARGRAVE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NH | £159,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHURTON AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NG | £300,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 HELTON CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9HP | £205,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 AUDLEM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NN | £170,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BACKFORD CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NB | £200,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CALVELEY CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NE | £180,000 | 21/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BACKFORD CLOSE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NB | £176,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HARGRAVE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NH | £160,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 25 AUDLEM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 2NN | £180,500 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £212,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £202,163 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wirral. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Wirral. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wirral.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wirral: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Townfield Lane/Hargrave Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Barnardo's | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Upton | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Birkenhead Park | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Parkfield Medical Centre | 2.8 miles |
| Hospital | Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral | 3.5 miles |
| University | Liverpool John Moores University City Campus | 4.0 miles |
| University | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | 4.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 129 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townfield Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2011 |
| Ridgeway High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2024 |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Apr 2019 |
| Birkenhead School | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Woodchurch High School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2012 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).