What kind of home is 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS is a detached house.

When did 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS last change hands?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS last sold for £390,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £241,500 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 2007 and May 2024, 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS rose from £241,500 to £390,000, a change of £148,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS have?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS has council approval for front extension granted in September 2024 under ref. APPH/24/01253. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS in?

1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS 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 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS?

The closest primary school to 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS is Irby Primary School (866m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (753m).

What is the nearest station to 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Drayton Close, CH61 2XS is Backford Road, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Drayton Close, Wirral, CH61 2XS

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Drayton Close

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

1 Drayton Close is a detached house in Wirral (CH61 2XS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £390,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Drayton Close, Wirral, CH61 2XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2024
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Front of property
Demolition of existing rear conservatory & erection of replacement conservatory. Erection of single storey flat roof porch to front entrance.
ExtensionConservatory
Reference
APPH/24/01253
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What's in 1 Drayton Close, Wirral, CH61 2XS'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.

Latest sale on 1 Drayton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2024Most recent
£390,000
+30.0%over 4 years
18 December 2019
£300,000
-3.2%
31 October 2019
£310,000
+27.6%over 10 years
6 February 2009
£243,000
+0.6%over 1 year
19 August 2007
£241,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 2XS: £230,000 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in CH61 2XS

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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

0.1 km

Backford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Pensby High School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 2XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 2XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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