Sold Semi-detached

31 HIGHFIELD SOUTH

BIRKENHEAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE CH42 4NA

3 beds 1 baths 915 sq ft Listed 15 Mar 2024 (-857d)

£210,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

85 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£145,000 Aug 2007

Price per m²

£2,471/m²

Local average

£197,333 (+6.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,682 of 33,755)

Street crime

258 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Family Home
  • Large Private Rear Garden
  • Off Road Parking
  • Semi-Detached
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Extended Kitchen
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Quiet Location

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Discover comfort and style in this inviting three-bedroom family home on Highfield South. Nestled on an impressive private plot, the residence boasts two spacious reception rooms and an extended kitchen.


Step into this inviting family home, where the journey begins with a pleasant walk up the driveway through the charming porch. As you enter the home, you're welcomed by an inviting entrance hall leading to the right into the front living room. Adorned with a large window and fitted carpets, it's a cosy space perfect for relaxation.

Adjacent to the living room is another versatile reception room, ideal for a dining area. This room boasts an exposed brick fireplace and a floor-to-ceiling window that bathes the space in natural light, offering delightful views of the private garden.

The extended kitchen with its range of wall and base units, complemented by stylish worktops. A side door leads to the lean-to, providing a convenient passage and additional space. Upstairs, discover three bedrooms – two doubles and a charming single. The rear double bedroom features fitted wardrobes for added convenience.

The family bathroom is tastefully appointed with a shower over the bathtub, wash basin, and toilet, accentuated by tiles for a modern touch.

Outside, a large lean-to from the kitchen doubles as a utility area with plumbing for a washer and dryer, creating extra space in the kitchen. The garden, mainly laid to lawn, includes a sizable flagged area and an additional entertaining/seating space. Ample off-road parking at the front completes the picture of this delightful family home.

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Listed by

Prenton

Karl Tatler

Reference: 145778783

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/07/2014

Expiry date: 07/07/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £923/year

Potential heating cost: £477/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,523

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/08/2007 (18 years ago) £145,000 —

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
115 ROCK LANE WEST, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NZ £175,000 31/07/2023 Semi-detached
11 VICTORIA DRIVE, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 1QX £160,000 14/04/2023 Semi-detached
27 RAVENSWOOD AVENUE, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NY £255,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
10 HIGHFIELD SOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NE £230,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
2 HIGHFIELD MEWS, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4RP £177,500 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 3 FLAT 3 HIGHFIELD SOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NA £305,000 30/06/2022 Other
Same street LAWRENCE COURT, 15 FLAT 12 HIGHFIELD SOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NA £39,999 17/06/2022 Flat
Same street LAWRENCE COURT, 15 FLAT 13 HIGHFIELD SOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NA £45,500 06/04/2022 Flat
49 HIGHFIELD SOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NB £134,000 25/02/2022 Semi-detached
125 ROCK LANE WEST, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NZ £190,000 03/12/2021 Semi-detached
41 RAVENSWOOD AVENUE, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 4NY £190,000 29/11/2021 Semi-detached
11 WOODIN ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 1QJ £90,250 25/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £130,166 (3 sales)

Area average: £177,972 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -0.6%
10y growth 37.8%

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 £754/mo
Realistic £838/mo
Optimistic £922/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wirral.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wirral: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop HIGHFIELD SOUTH/ROCK LANE WEST 0.2 miles
Bus stop ROCK LANE WEST/HIGHFIELD SOUTH 0.2 miles
Shop H & L Roberts General Store 0.3 miles
Shop Dacre Booze 0.3 miles
Hospital Parkfield Medical Centre 0.4 miles
Train station Rock Ferry 0.5 miles
Train station Bebington 0.6 miles
University Liverpool Hope University - Aigburth Park 2.5 miles
Hospital Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral 2.5 miles
University Greenbank Halls of Residence 3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 117
Criminal damage and arson 33
Public order 25
Anti-social behaviour 22
Other theft 16
Drugs 14
Burglary 8
Shoplifting 8
Other crime 5
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 258

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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 11 Jul 2016
St John's Catholic Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Nov 2023
St John's Catholic Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
Grove Street Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Nov 2022
St John Plessington Catholic College Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Jan 2023

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 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £104,750
Target investor price (1%) £83,800
  • 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).