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12 Bedford Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 6RU

UPRN:42008671Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-01T04:00:02.547829+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-01T13:40:31.385429+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-06-30)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 3mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-06T07:49:20.947654+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
12 Bedford Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 6RU

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£282,000
£268k - £296kHigh
Estimate
£282k
Range
£268k – £296k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,600
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,600
Yield
6.81%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

12 Bedford Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (67/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 36Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£282,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,600
Gross Yield6.81%
1y Growth-0.3%
3y Growth+3.2%
5y Growth+3.6%
10y Growth+4.5%
Last Sold Price£185,000 (2019-03-04)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CH42 6RU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • LDP/26/00856
    The proposal seeks to bring the building back into beneficial use through the provision of specialist extra-careaccommodation for adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. The proposed use willcontinue to provide accommodation linked to significant care and support requirements and therefore retainsthe essential characteristics associated with a residential institution.
    Pending
  • APPH/26/00835
    Removal of existing brick shed to accommodate single storey rear extension with patio (Amended from original).
    Pending
  • APP/26/00692
    The installation of 6 no. replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto new support poles at existing rooftop site.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-03-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,959
Population Density-
Owner Occupied80%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 60%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bedford Drive Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Prenton High School for Girls
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Well Lane Primary School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Well Lane Primary School (URN 105050) on 6 Jun 2023

  • Horizons Independent School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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