What type of property is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last sold for £61,000 in January 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £66,950 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2007 and January 2022, 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP fell from £66,950 to £61,000, a change of £5,950. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP located?

1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

Is 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest primary school to 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is Woodlands Primary School (331m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wirral Metropolitan College (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is Whetstone Lane, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Green Lane Rail Station, 512m away.

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1 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Rectory Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Rectory Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 0NP). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 88.5% above the 2022 sale of £61,000. Sold January 2022 for £61,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Apr 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2021from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Rectory Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Rectory Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£61,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

6 January 2022Most recent
£61,000
-4.3%over 11 years
14 October 2010
£63,750
-4.8%over 3 years
16 August 2007
£66,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 0NP: £97,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CH42 0NP

On the street

Versus other Rectory Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Rectory Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,298

Street avg £1,513

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Birkenhead district page.

Full Birkenhead report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Whetstone Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodlands Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH42 0NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 0NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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