What kind of home is 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last change hands?

6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last sold for £39,995 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and April 2002, 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP rose from £33,000 to £39,995, a change of £6,995. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The current EPC rating for 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP use?

The latest EPC at 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

6 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.

Which area is 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP in?

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

Is 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest primary school to 6 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 is the nearest station to 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest bus stop to 6 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is Whetstone Lane, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Green Lane Rail Station, 512m away.

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6 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 6 Rectory Close

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

6 Rectory Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 0NP). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in April 2002. Across 1999–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 190% above the 2002 sale of £39,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2011

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Rectory Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£39,995

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2002Most recent
£39,995
+21.2%over 2 years
9 June 1999
£33,000

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.

On years held, 6 Rectory Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£869

Street avg £1,537

Strongly below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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