What kind of home is 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR sell for?

1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR last sold for £155,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 5XR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR in?

1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR sits in Heswall, Wirral, Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

Police records around 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR 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.

What schools are near 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

The closest primary school to 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR is Pensby Primary School (285m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.0km).

How well connected is 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Rydal Close, CH61 5XR is Rosemead Avenue, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Rydal Close, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 5XR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Rydal Close

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

1 Rydal Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Heswall, Wirral, Wirral (CH61 5XR). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 72.9% above the 2018 sale of £155,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £155,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Rydal Close, Heswall, Wirral, CH61 5XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Rydal 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.

1 Rydal Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 October 2018Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 5XR: £192,500 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in CH61 5XR

On the street

Versus other Rydal Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Rydal Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,742

Street avg £1,908

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rosemead Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH61 5XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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