Sold STC Semi-detached

12 HARGRAVE CLOSE

PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE CH43 2NJ

3 beds 1 baths 872 sq ft Listed 11 Sep 2023 (-1057d)

£180,000

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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

SUMMARY
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 37.7%
10y growth 30%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wirral. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.1%
5y (index) 24.2%
10y (index) 59.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wirral. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £761/mo
Realistic £845/mo
Optimistic £930/mo

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 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £105,625
Target investor price (1%) £84,500
  • 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).