What type of property is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN last sold for £118,000 in July 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and July 2009, 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN rose from £40,000 to £118,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

The current EPC rating for 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN heated?

The latest EPC at 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN 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.

Where is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN located?

43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN sits in Moreton, Wirral, Wirral. It falls within the CH46 postcode district.

Is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN in a safe area?

Police records around 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (136% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

The closest primary school to 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN is Castleway Primary School (303m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Mosslands School (2.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN?

The closest bus stop to 43 Wakefield Drive, CH46 3RN is Wakefield Drive, 208m away. The nearest rail option is Leasowe Rail Station, 809m away.

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43 Wakefield Drive, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 3RN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 43 Wakefield Drive

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

43 Wakefield Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Moreton, Wirral, Wirral (CH46 3RN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in July 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1996–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 55.9% above the 2009 sale of £118,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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 22 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD56

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Wakefield Drive, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 3RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Wakefield Drive has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

43 Wakefield Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£118,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2009Most recent
£118,000
+195.0%over 13 years
13 June 1996
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH46 3RN: £155,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Wakefield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 43 Wakefield Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,341

Street avg £1,529

On par

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wirral report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wakefield Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castleway Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH46 3RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH46 3RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

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70 dB

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