Property profile

25 Highfield Crescent

Map showing 25 Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£220,000

Semi-Detached sold in Rock Ferry

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold09 Jan 2026
£207,000Change since last sale: +£12,000 (+5.6%)
Annualised change
+7.7% per yearWirral annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +4.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £182 per sq ft
£216 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£34 per sq ft (+19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Rock Ferry
£186,500Estimate vs local median: +£32,000 (+17%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Aug 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Jan 2026£207,000+77%
04 May 2018£117,000-

Local market

Property prices in Rock Ferry

Median price: £145,665
Price per sq ft: £155
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £108K – £195K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £145,665 (about £155 per square foot) in Rock Ferry area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Ferry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£237,500£213
Semi-Detached50£186,500£182
Terraced70£125,975£140
Flats13£75,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rock Ferry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£48,000£134,000£85,000
2017£202,500£57,500£135,000£80,250
2018£153,500£56,000£134,995£90,250
2019£191,750£55,000£137,000£78,725
2020£233,500£55,500£130,000£88,500
2021£215,000£63,500£160,000£105,000
2022£219,000£63,750£174,950£113,000
2023£266,000£77,500£175,000£110,500
2024£320,000£54,250£185,000£120,000
2025£359,000£79,500£187,000£115,500
2026£220,000£65,400£197,500£127,725
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£57£85£126£91
2017£172£98£131£92
2018£168£92£145£100
2019£147£87£150£90
2020£197£95£130£99
2021£152£99£149£109
2022£207£119£172£121
2023£113£118£181£123
2024£200£125£182£131
2025£268£120£183£134
2026£168£126£200£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Ferry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rock Ferry in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 2DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH42 2DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202643, Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead, CH42 2DPTerracedFreehold£122,500
09 Jan 202625, Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead, CH42 2DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
15 Aug 202513, Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead, CH42 2DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
23 Jul 202544, Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead, CH42 2DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
10 Jul 2026429, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DUTerracedFreehold£107,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold86 m²£115,000 (2016)
7, Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold110 m²£160,000 (2023)
13 Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold108 m²£206,000 (2025)
27, Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold99 m²£147,000 (2018)
29, Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead-116 m²-
33, Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold67 m²£44,950 (2002)
37 Highfield Crescent, Birkenhead-80 m²-
41 Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold79 m²£135,000 (2024)
43 Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold72 m²£122,500 (2026)
45 Highfield Crescent, BirkenheadFreehold58 m²£95,000 (2014)

Area insights for CH42 2DP

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Overview

Postcode CH42 2DP is located in a major urban area, within the Rock Ferry area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Egerton Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year. The median sale price in Rock Ferry is £145,665 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Rock Ferry, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Egerton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,682 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Egerton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Egerton Park is £40,731 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH42 2DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Egerton Park near CH42 2DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rock Ferry located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH42 2DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rock Ferry

N/A

Walking directions to Rock Ferry
0.8 mi

Bebington

N/A

Walking directions to Bebington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
6,180.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.05(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.25(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-39%)
Drugs
7.97(+104%)
Public order
7.35(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
93.19%
Bangladeshi
5
1.22%
Irish
5
1.22%
Other White
5
1.22%
Other Asian
3
0.73%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
24.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
19.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
14.02%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
32.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
28.57%
Owns with a mortgage
44
26.19%
Other social rented
15
8.93%
Social rents from council
4
2.38%
Total households: 168

Schools

In the CH42 2DP postcode area, located within Egerton Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CH42 2DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryRock Ferry Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryBedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH42 2DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH42 2DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily86 Highfield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 2DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miLocal Express230 Bebington Road, Birkenhead, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Local Express
0.2 miTesco212a Bebington Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 4QFWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miC & N NewsagentClyde Street, Wirral, CH42 2ATWalking directions to C & N Newsagent
0.4 miMorrisons Daily2-4 King Street, Birkenhead, CH42 2AFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily