What kind of home is 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF in?

1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF sits in Birkenhead. It falls within the CH42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

Police records around 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF 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 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

The closest primary school to 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF is Rock Ferry Primary School (414m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Prenton High School for Girls (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Staplehurst Drive, CH42 2BF is The Hawthornes, 223m away. The nearest rail option is Rock Ferry Rail Station, 263m away.

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1 Staplehurst Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 2BF

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Staplehurst Drive

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

1 Staplehurst Drive is an end-of-terrace house in Birkenhead (CH42 2BF). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromB87toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Staplehurst Drive, Birkenhead, CH42 2BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Staplehurst Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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 Staplehurst Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH42 2BF: £122,500 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in CH42 2BF

On the street

Versus other Staplehurst Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Staplehurst Drive runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 84 (B)

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

0.2 km

The Hawthornes — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rock Ferry Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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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 2BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH42 2BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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