What type of property is 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

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

When did 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG last change hands?

5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG last sold for £239,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in December 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and September 2023, 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG rose from £145,000 to £239,000, a change of £94,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 3XG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

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

Where is 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

Police records around 5 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 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ambleside Close, CH61 3XG is Sparks Lane, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Ambleside Close, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 3XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Ambleside Close

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

5 Ambleside Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Thingwall, Wirral, Wirral (CH61 3XG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 12.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 53.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £239,000.

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Ambleside Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from May 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ambleside Close, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 3XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£239,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2023Most recent
£239,000
+64.8%over 16 years
12 December 2006
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 3XG: £270,000 (2024–2022).

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 co₂ emissions, 5 Ambleside Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,414

Street avg £2,735

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Ambleside Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£273k

10 Ambleside Close, Thingwall

CH61 3XG

2 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Ambleside Close, Thingwall

CH61 3XG

2 bed1 bath

£214k

1 Thingwall Road East

CH61 3UY

2 bed1 bath

£221k

1 Leafield Close

CH61 3XZ

3 bed1 bath

£325k

10 Benty Farm Grove

CH61 3YB

3 bed1 bath

£326k

1 Elm Road, Irby

CH61 3UP

3 bed1 bath

£344k

1 The Close, Irby

CH61 3UJ

3 bed

£205k

10 Anderson Close

CH61 3UU

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.

Full Wirral report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Ambleside Close, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 3XG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.