Sold STC Semi-detached

15 PINE TREE AVENUE

PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE CH43 9RX

3 beds 980 sq ft Listed 16 Mar 2022 (-1550d)

£210,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CH43 9RX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE CH43 9RX |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 91 m² |
| Last sold | £205,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £574/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2614-1153-1683-2161-2499)

## Description

The property is being sold with no onward chain and briefly comprises; entrance hall, WC, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, stairs leading to first floor landing which offers access to master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, modern shower room and two further bedrooms.

The accommodation benefits from double glazing and gas central heating throughout.

Occupying a well maintained corner plot there is a lawned front and side garden leading to a gated rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a sunny patio area. There is off road parking and a single garage to the rear of the property.

Pine Tree Avenue boasts an excellent range of local amenities, including local shops, public transport and a selection of outstanding grammar and academy schools.  Internal inspection is a must to appreciate the size and location of this forever family abode.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/121168454/211046) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £205,000 | 22/07/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN | £225,000 | 06/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £244,500 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £225,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN | £247,500 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 NOCTORUM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SA | £210,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN | £268,000 | 14/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £170,000 | 02/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £235,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £217,500 | 04/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX | £90,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WINSTON DRIVE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RU | £162,500 | 17/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £197,000 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £222,600 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £240,386 (46 Semi-detached, CH43, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wirral). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £752/mo
- **Realistic:** £835/mo
- **Optimistic:** £919/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wirral (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,308/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.1%
- **10y growth:** 28.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wirral; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 65.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

91 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£205,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£2,308/m²

Local average

£240,386 (-12.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,823 of 33,755)

Street crime

130 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Corner plot
No chain
Three bedrooms
Garage and off road parking
Ideal family home
Close to desirable schools

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Located in a highly sought after residential area and in desirable school catchments, this well presented family home is conveniently located in a quiet Cul-de-sac with a good size plot and a drive leading to a detached garage. This offers a safe space for children or great scope for expansions, subject to planning.
The property is being sold with no onward chain and briefly comprises; entrance hall, WC, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, stairs leading to first floor landing which offers access to master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, modern shower room and two further bedrooms.
The accommodation benefits from double glazing and gas central heating throughout.
Occupying a well maintained corner plot there is a lawned front and side garden leading to a gated rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a sunny patio area. There is off road parking and a single garage to the rear of the property.
Pine Tree Avenue boasts an excellent range of local amenities, including local shops, public transport and a selection of outstanding grammar and academy schools. Internal inspection is a must to appreciate the size and location of this forever family abode.

Listed by

Prenton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 121168454

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2022

Expiry date: 22/03/2032

Current heating cost: £574/year

Potential heating cost: £468/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£205,000	—

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
26 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN	£225,000	06/12/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 14 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£244,500	08/09/2023	Detached
Same street 20 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£225,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
36 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN	£247,500	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
34 NOCTORUM AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SA	£210,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
30 WINDERMERE ROAD, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9SN	£268,000	14/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 18 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£170,000	02/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 19 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£235,000	21/12/2021	Detached
Same street 1 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£217,500	04/11/2021	Detached
Same street 23 PINE TREE AVENUE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RX	£90,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
10 WINSTON DRIVE, PRENTON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 9RU	£162,500	17/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £197,000 (6 sales)

Area average: £222,600 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.1%

10y growth 28.2%

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

1y (index) 7.6%

5y (index) 27.9%

10y (index) 65.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo

Realistic £835/mo

Optimistic £919/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	name = Noctorum Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Noctorum Avenue/Upton Road	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.3 miles
Train station	Upton	0.3 miles
Shop	Upper Kutz	0.3 miles
Hospital	Arrowe Park Hospital	1.2 miles
Train station	Birkenhead North	1.7 miles
Hospital	St Catherines	2.2 miles
University	Liverpool John Moores University City Campus	4.4 miles
University	Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts	4.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	55
Anti-social behaviour	34
Criminal damage and arson	12
Public order	12
Other theft	7
Other crime	3
Vehicle crime	3
Robbery	2
Burglary	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	130

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 26 May 2022
Co-Op Academy Hillside	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 24 Oct 2012
Ridgeway High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2024
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre	Nursery	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 27 Oct 2017
Fender Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,375

Target investor price (1%) £83,500

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).