What type of property is 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE is a semi-detached house.

When did 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE last change hands?

6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE last sold for £149,950 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,500 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and June 2013, 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE rose from £48,500 to £149,950, a change of £101,450. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

The current EPC rating for 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE 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 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE located?

6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

Police records around 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE 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 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

The closest primary school to 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE is Irby Primary School (466m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE?

The closest bus stop to 6 Melksham Drive, CH61 4YE is Heathbank Avenue, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Melksham Drive, Wirral, CH61 4YE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 6 Melksham Drive

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

6 Melksham Drive is a semi-detached house in Wirral (CH61 4YE). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 42.7% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 25.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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.

6 Melksham Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jan 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Melksham Drive, Wirral, CH61 4YE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Melksham Drive 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.

6 Melksham Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£149,950

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2013Most recent
£149,950
+209.2%over 15 years
21 May 1998
£48,500
10 February 1997
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 4YE: £191,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CH61 4YE

On the street

Versus other Melksham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £2,240

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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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1 Copse Grove

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£240k

1 Devizes Drive

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1 Brook Meadow

CH61 4YS

2 bed1 bath

£245k

1 Brook Walk

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2 bed1 bath

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CH61 4UY

£280k

1 Edgemoor Drive

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1 Leachway

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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

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

Heathbank Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Irby Primary School. 11 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 4YE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 4YE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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