Property profile

4 Merlin Close

CH49 4PZ

Moreton West and Saughall Massie

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Map showing 4, Merlin Close, Wirral

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Estimated sale price

£240,000

Semi-Detached sold in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

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 sold28 Aug 2020
£187,500Change since last sale: +£54,000 (+29%)
Annualised change
+4.2% per yearWirral annualised change (semi-detached) since 2020: +7.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £265 per sq ft
£316 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£51 per sq ft (+19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
£220,000Estimate vs local median: +£21,000 (+9.7%)
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.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area71 m² / 764 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Jun 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Aug 2020£187,500+17%
31 Mar 2017£159,950-

Local market

Property prices in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £251
Sales (last 12 months): 178
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £260K

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Moreton West and Saughall Massie area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£250,000£257
Semi-Detached99£220,000£265
Terraced26£175,000£194
Flats8£138,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moreton West and Saughall Massie

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£63,500£140,000£115,000
2017£175,000£103,000£145,500£120,500
2018£200,000£109,000£147,500£126,500
2019£213,000£108,000£158,000£117,850
2020£210,000£109,000£162,000£122,000
2021£230,000£89,500£180,000£146,000
2022£244,000£126,500£200,000£163,000
2023£255,978£128,500£200,000£170,000
2024£250,000£122,500£203,000£162,500
2025£250,000£108,500£210,000£170,000
2026£229,250£141,000£223,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£85£169£131
2017£190£149£175£133
2018£192£167£182£141
2019£196£196£187£129
2020£211£170£195£172
2021£237£157£208£166
2022£261£181£247£189
2023£237£173£233£208
2024£271£193£250£174
2025£272£169£251£197
2026£252£202£274£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moreton West and Saughall Massie.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH49 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 202621, Merlin Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
24 Jul 202618, Merlin Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Jun 202512, Merlin Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
16 May 20252, Merlin Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4PTTerracedFreehold£225,000
04 Nov 20252, Curlew Avenue, Wirral, CH49 4QASemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Merlin Close, WirralFreehold81 m²£129,000 (2011)
5 Merlin Close, Upton, Upton-73 m²-
7, Merlin Close, WirralFreehold84 m²£167,050 (2020)
8, Merlin Close, WirralFreehold71 m²£103,000 (2014)
10 Merlin Close, WirralFreehold67 m²£145,000 (2008)
11, Merlin Close, WirralFreehold89 m²£158,000 (2010)

Area insights for CH49 4PZ

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Overview

Postcode CH49 4PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Moreton West and Saughall Massie area of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Saughall Massie area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saughall Massie is £44,011 per year. The median sale price in Moreton West and Saughall Massie is £215,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Moreton (Merseyside), about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Saughall Massie has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,290 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Saughall Massie has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Saughall Massie is £44,011 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH49 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Saughall Massie near CH49 4PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moreton (Merseyside) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
7,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.64(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.57(-86%)
Drugs
2.57(-34%)
Other crime
2.57(+4%)
Public order
2.57(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
95.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.65%
Other White
4
1.65%
Other
2
0.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
30.54%
Level 3 (A level)
52
25.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.3%
No qualifications
25
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
49.04%
Owns outright
41
39.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.58%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.96%
Total households: 104

Schools

In the CH49 4PZ postcode area, located within Saughall Massie, there are 6 primary and 1 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 CH49 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryMoreton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.8 miPrimaryOverchurch Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miPrimaryOverchurch Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH49 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH49 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodSaughall Massie Road, Wirral, CH49 4LDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSaughall Convenience StoreSaughall Massie Road, Wirral, CH49 4LAWalking directions to Saughall Convenience Store
0.5 miTesco Express436 Hoylake Road, Wirral, CH46 6DGWalking directions to Tesco Express