What kind of home is 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD?

40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD?

40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 0HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD use?

The latest EPC at 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD had any planning applications?

40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in January 2006 under ref. APP/05/07575. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD in?

40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD sits in Irby, Wirral, Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD in a safe area?

Police records around 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD?

The closest primary school to 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD is Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (512m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD?

The closest bus stop to 40a, Sandy Lane, CH61 0HD is Sandy Lane, 215m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40a, Sandy Lane, Irby, Wirral, CH61 0HD

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a detached house in Irby, Wirral, Wirral (CH61 0HD). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

88%35%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Aug 2013

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

35%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Sandy Lane, Irby, Wirral, CH61 0HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Jan 2006
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of two-storey side extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
APP/05/07575
View planning record
Apr 2005
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Front of property
Erection of front conservatory at first-floor level
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
APP/05/05554
View planning record

What's in 40a, Sandy Lane, Irby, Wirral, CH61 0HD's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£502,000

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 CH61 0HD: £440,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CH61 0HD

On the street

Versus other Sandy Lane homes

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

40a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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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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3 bed

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£463k

11 Martin Close

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£460k

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sandy Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 0HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 0HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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