579, Old Chester Road
579, Old Chester Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead to be a mid-century freehold house with 914 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 192 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has an estimated sale value of £207,285 and an estimated rental value of £861 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 lies in the borough of Wirral, within the CH42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead would be worth £217,649, with a potential rental value of £904 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £192,775, with a rental value of £800 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has risen by £5,189 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £31 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead occupies a 192 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 28 other houses in this postcode, 27 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 19th largest.
Energy Efficiency
579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Apr 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead last changed hands on 19th October 2016, selling for £126,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 10.8% since October 2016.
- Sold Oct 2016£126,500
- Sold Dec 2006£112,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 583, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 4NN, a freehold house, sold at £210,000 on the 12th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in CH42.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead as the 148th largest and the 61st most expensive of the 457 addresses on Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42.
Against the CH42 postcode district average, it is £44k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt John's Catholic Junior School
- 300mSt John's Catholic Infant School
- 500mSt Anne's Catholic Primary School
- 400mSt John Plessington Catholic College
- 1.1kmCo-op Academy Bebington
- 1.3kmPrenton High School for Girls
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Public Transport Nearby
Bebington station is the nearest stop to 579, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead at 700 metres away.
- 700mBebington
- 1.2kmRock Ferry
- 1.6kmPort Sunlight
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
