What type of property is 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG last change hands?

18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG last sold for £167,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG located?

18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG sits in Thingwall, Wirral, Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

Police records around 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG 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.

Which schools serve 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

The closest primary school to 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is Thingwall Primary School (288m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

The closest bus stop to 18 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is Sparks Lane, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Ambleside Close, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 3XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Ambleside Close

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

18 Ambleside Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Thingwall, Wirral, Wirral (CH61 3XG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft.

Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 is 46.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 22 Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Ambleside Close, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 3XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Ambleside 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.

18 Ambleside Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£167,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 December 2015Most recent
£167,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 3XG: £270,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CH61 3XG

On the street

Versus other Ambleside Close homes

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

On years held, 18 Ambleside Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £2,810

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 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.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sparks Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thingwall Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 3XG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 3XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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