What type of property is 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH last change hands?

18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH last sold for £230,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £186,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and August 2015, 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH rose from £186,000 to £230,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

The current EPC rating for 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH located?

18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

Police records around 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH 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 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

The closest primary school to 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH is Pensby Primary School (183m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Hillfield Drive, CH61 5UH is Kingsley Close, 201m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Hillfield Drive, Wirral, CH61 5UH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Hillfield Drive

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

18 Hillfield Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wirral (CH61 5UH). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 32.6% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD60

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Hillfield Drive, Wirral, CH61 5UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Hillfield 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.

18 Hillfield Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£230,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2015Most recent
£230,000
+23.7%over 2 years
23 September 2012
£186,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 5UH: £300,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH61 5UH

On the street

Versus other Hillfield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Hillfield Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,130

Street avg £2,176

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kingsley Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Pensby Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 5UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 5UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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