What type of property is 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last sold for £55,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £25,500 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 2001 and August 2015, 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP rose from £25,500 to £55,000, a change of £29,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH42 0NP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

7 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 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

Police records around 7 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 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is Whetstone Lane, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Green Lane Rail Station, 512m away.

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7 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Rectory Close

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

7 Rectory Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Birkenhead (CH42 0NP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 103.6% above the 2015 sale of £55,000. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromE43toD62

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Rectory Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£55,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2015Most recent
£55,000
-5.2%over 3 years
21 September 2011
£58,000
+65.7%
26 May 2011
£35,000
-38.6%over 5 years
24 March 2006
£57,000
+123.5%over 5 years
28 February 2001
£25,500

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.

Floor Area for 7 Rectory Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,341

Street avg £1,511

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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.

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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

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70 dB

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Common questions

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