What kind of home is 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ last change hands?

96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ last sold for £249,950 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and May 2019, 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ rose from £148,000 to £249,950, a change of £101,950. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ use?

The latest EPC at 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ in?

96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

What is crime like near 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

Police records around 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ 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 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ is Thingwall Primary School (529m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 96 Barnsdale Avenue, CH61 1BQ is Sparks Lane, 325m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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96 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, CH61 1BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 96 Barnsdale Avenue

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

96 Barnsdale Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wirral (CH61 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 is 28% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £249,950.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD61

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 96 Barnsdale Avenue, Wirral, CH61 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

96 Barnsdale Avenue 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.

96 Barnsdale Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£249,950

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2019Most recent
£249,950
+68.9%over 5 years
26 September 2013
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 1BQ: £265,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CH61 1BQ

On the street

Versus other Barnsdale Avenue homes

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

Price per m²

£2,604

Street avg £2,911

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

£300k

1 Gwendoline Close

CH61 1DJ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Regents Close

CH61 1BP

3 bed2 bath

£367k

1 Barnsdale Avenue

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3 bed

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1 Overdale Avenue

CH61 1DB

3 bed

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1 The Leas

CH61 1BA

3 bed3 bath

£253k

10 Overdale Avenue

CH61 1DB

3 bed

£243k

10 Gwendoline Close

CH61 1DL

3 bed

£492k

10 Holmwood Avenue

CH61 1AX

3 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Sparks Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thingwall Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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