What type of property is 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH sell for?

26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH last sold for £149,750 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and July 2024, 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH rose from £75,000 to £149,750, a change of £74,750. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 6YH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH 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 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH located?

26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH 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 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

The closest primary school to 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is Ladymount Catholic Primary School (171m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (766m).

How well connected is 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

The closest bus stop to 26 Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is Nelson Drive, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Larchwood Close

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

26 Larchwood Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wirral (CH61 6YH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 is 21.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 48.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £149,750 in July 2024.

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

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from May 2009

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Mar 2014

Main Fuel

CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Larchwood 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.

26 Larchwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£149,750

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2024Most recent
£149,750
+99.7%over 21 years
15 August 2002
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 6YH: £182,500 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CH61 6YH

On the street

Versus other Larchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Larchwood Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,880

Street avg £2,366

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nelson Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ladymount Catholic Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 6YH 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 6YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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