What type of property is 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last change hands?

9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP last sold for £60,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £23,000 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and September 2024, 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP rose from £23,000 to £60,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

9 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 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

9 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 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

Police records around 9 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 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Rectory Close, CH42 0NP is Whetstone Lane, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Green Lane Rail Station, 512m away.

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9 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Rectory Close

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

9 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 (January 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 103.3% above the 2024 sale of £60,000. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold September 2024 for £60,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Rectory Close, Birkenhead, CH42 0NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Rectory Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£60,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£60,000
+160.9%over 25 years
11 November 1998
£23,000

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.

9 Rectory Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,463

Street avg £1,504

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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80 dB

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