CH42 house prices
£130,000 ▲ +1.2% 12 months median · 930 sales (last 24 months)
The CH42 postcode (Birkenhead, Wirral) shows a wide spread in sold prices: the typical home fetches around £130,000, but its priciest road — Reservoir Road North — has changed hands at a median of £700,000, roughly 5.4× the district figure.
Median price by year
Annual median of recorded sales · source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Most expensive streets in CH42
| Street | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Road North | £700,000 | 5 |
| Prospect Road | £562,500 | 6 |
| Burrell Road | £496,825 | 4 |
| Bryanston Road | £495,000 | 7 |
| Elm Road | £440,000 | 5 |
| Woodland Grove | £395,000 | 5 |
| Waterpark Road | £395,000 | 8 |
| Osmaston Road | £385,000 | 11 |
Median price, last 5 years (streets with 4+ sales).
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 12 SPENSER AVENUE, CH42 2DN | £114,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 GRASVILLE ROAD, CH42 5PU | £100,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 518 NEW CHESTER ROAD, CH42 2ES | £200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 143 ELMSWOOD ROAD, CH42 7HW | £50,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 SHEWELL CLOSE, CH42 0NS | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 ELM ROAD, CH42 9NY | £630,000 |
| Apr 2026 | THE OLD MANOR MERSEY LANE SOUTH, CH42 1QQ | £272,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 141A HIGHFIELD ROAD, CH42 2BX | £80,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 SHEWELL CLOSE, CH42 0NS | £117,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 237 STORETON ROAD, CH42 8LZ | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, CH42 2DD | £90,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 16 ARCHWAY CLOSE, CH42 6AB | £305,000 |
| Mar 2026 | THE GRANGE, 506 OLD CHESTER ROAD, CH42 4PE | £65,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 ELMSWOOD ROAD, CH42 7HP | £50,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 CHILTERN ROAD, CH42 6SQ | £180,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in CH42 (Birkenhead)?
- The median sold price in the CH42 postcode district, Birkenhead is £130,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
- How have house prices in CH42 changed over the last 12 months?
- Median prices in CH42 have risen +1.2% over the last 12 months (Birkenhead).
- What's the most expensive street in CH42?
- Over the last five years, the priciest street in CH42 has been Reservoir Road North, with a median sold price of £700,000 across 5 sales.
- How many homes have sold in CH42 recently?
- 930 homes were sold in the CH42 postcode district in the last 24 months (HM Land Registry).
- How much does it cost to move home in CH42?
- Moving home in CH42 typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.