How energy efficient is Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

The current EPC rating for Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 6YH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH heated?

The latest EPC at Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH located?

Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH in a safe area?

Police records around Barncroft, Flat 15, 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 Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

The closest primary school to Barncroft, Flat 15, 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 Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH?

The closest bus stop to Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, CH61 6YH is Nelson Drive, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Barncroft

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

Barncroft is a mid-terrace house in Wirral (CH61 6YH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Barncroft (40–58 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 40 m² it's 21.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 80 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2025from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromC74toD66

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Barncroft, Flat 15, Larchwood Close, Wirral, CH61 6YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Barncroft 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.

Barncroft has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 6YH: £149,750 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CH61 6YH

On the street

Versus other Larchwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 67 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Barncroft is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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