597, Old Chester Road
597, Old Chester Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead is a mid-century freehold house with 1,194 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 523 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead is £246,084 and the estimated rental value is £970 per month.
Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 is located in the borough of Wirral within the CH42 postal district.
Our Data Sources
597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2013.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £258,388 and a rental value of £1,019 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £228,858 and a rental value of £902 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has risen by £4,899 (2.0%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £30 per month (3.1%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead sits on a plot of 523 m2.
We have plot size data on 27 out of 28 other houses in the postcode and 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead sits on the largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Feb 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead was last sold on 11th December 2015 for £176,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since December 2015, the market for similar properties has risen by 11.5%.
- Sold Dec 2015£176,000
- Sold Dec 2004£169,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead within a radius of 530 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 25, Oak Road, Wirral, CH63 8PG, a freehold house which sold for £235,000 on the 5th December 2025.
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
Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 has a total of 457 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead is the 71st largest and the 37th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £83k more expensive than the average property in CH42.
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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
The closest station to 597, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead is Bebington station, which is 700 metres away.
- 700mBebington
- 1.2kmRock Ferry
- 1.6kmPort Sunlight
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
