What type of property is 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ last change hands?

1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ last sold for £200,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and December 2022, 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ rose from £143,000 to £200,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 3XZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ located?

1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ 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 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ is Irby Primary School (737m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Leafield Close, CH61 3XZ is Barker Road, 305m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Leafield Close, Wirral, CH61 3XZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Leafield Close

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

1 Leafield Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wirral (CH61 3XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 10.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 59.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2022 at £200,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD63

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Leafield Close, Wirral, CH61 3XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Leafield 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£200,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2022Most recent
£200,000
+39.9%over 13 years
18 December 2009
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 3XZ: £200,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in CH61 3XZ

On the street

Versus other Leafield Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Leafield Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,226

Street avg £2,206

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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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 bed1 bath

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£214k

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£405k

10 Barker Road

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10 Ambleside Close, Thingwall

CH61 3XG

2 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

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

0.3 km

Barker Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Irby Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 3XZ 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 3XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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