What type of property is 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD last change hands?

20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD last sold for £107,500 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and July 2004, 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD rose from £41,000 to £107,500, a change of £66,500. That works out to roughly +18.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH46 6FD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD 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 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD located?

20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH46 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

Police records around 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD 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 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

The closest primary school to 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD is Lingham Primary School (958m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upton Hall School FCJ (3.0km).

What transport links are near 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Desford Close, CH46 6FD is Desford Close, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Desford Close, Wirral, CH46 6FD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Desford Close

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

20 Desford Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wirral (CH46 6FD). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 55.3% above the 2004 sale of £107,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingAllocated

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)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jan 2009

Low Energy Lighting

25%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Desford Close, Wirral, CH46 6FD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Desford Close 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.

20 Desford Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£107,500

Growth on file: 18.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2004Most recent
£107,500
+162.2%over 5 years
1 October 1998
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH46 6FD: £158,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CH46 6FD

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On the street

Versus other Desford Close homes

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

20 Desford Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,792

Street avg £2,014

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Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 71 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Comparables

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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 Wirral district page.

Full Wirral report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Desford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Lingham Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH46 6FD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH46 6FD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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