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Flat 6, Holmes Court, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9QH

UPRN:42176523Flat/Maisonette3 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:42:36.256327+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:33:51.861118+00:00)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
Flat 6, Holmes Court, Merlin Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9QH

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£104,000
£99k - £109kHigh
Estimate
£104k
Range
£99k – £109k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£600
£550 - £650
Monthly
£600
Yield
6.92%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 6 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (76/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
76/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£104,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£600
Gross Yield6.92%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.2%
5y Growth+3.6%
10y Growth+4.5%
Last Sold Price£129,950 (2006-06-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CH42 9QH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • APP/26/00886
    Use of the ground floor as 2no. flats and associated changes to the ground floor fenestration on the front and rear elevations.
    Pending
  • APPH/26/00669
    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Construction of new single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • LBC/26/00666
    Replacement of single glazed wooden windows (combination of sliding and casement sash) with double glazed, timber look heritage UPVC windows to match opening and design of originals. Replacement of a gas fire in existing dining room fireplace with a multi-fuel wood burning fire of similar design to existing.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-06-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,959
Population Density-
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 68%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Woodchurch Road Academy
    0.1 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Devonshire Park Primary School
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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