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2 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 2 Rectory Close

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

2 Rectory Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 0NP). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 188.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold June 2023 for £150,000.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Rectory Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Jun 2013
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension to side / rear and rear conservatory.

    Agent
    Building Design Solutions Ltd
    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    APP/13/00620
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Rectory Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 June 2023Most recent

    £150,000

    +109.8%over 13 years
  2. 15 January 2010

    £71,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 0NP: £90,000 (2024–2022).

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.

2 Rectory Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £1,377

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Rectory Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CH42 0NP

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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