What kind of home is 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE sell for?

131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE last sold for £157,500 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

The current EPC rating for 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 84% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH61 9QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE use?

The latest EPC at 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE 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.

Which area is 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE in?

131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE sits in Thingwall, Wirral, Wirral. It falls within the CH61 postcode district.

Is 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE in a safe area?

Police records around 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE 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 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

The closest primary school to 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE is Thingwall Primary School (569m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pensby High School (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE?

The closest bus stop to 131 Kings Drive, CH61 9QE is Anderson Close, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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131 Kings Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 9QE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 131 Kings Drive

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

131 Kings Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Thingwall, Wirral, Wirral (CH61 9QE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 34.6% above the 2007 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 131 Kings Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 9QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

131 Kings 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£157,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2007Most recent
£157,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH61 9QE: £201,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CH61 9QE

On the street

Versus other Kings Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 131 Kings Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,898

Street avg £2,317

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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.

£235k

10 Bentley Road

CH61 9QB

3 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Belmont Drive

CH61 9NA

3 bed1 bath

£267k

1 Kings Drive, Thingwall

CH61 9PX

3 bed1 bath

£332k

1 Fender Way

CH61 9NP

3 bed2 bath

£409k

1 Beech Avenue, Pensby

CH61 9NU

3 bed1 bath

£415k

1 Cestrian Drive

CH61 9PL

3 bed

£249k

1 Fishers Lane

CH61 9NT

2 bed1 bath

£258k

1 Shearman Close

CH61 9PA

2 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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Anderson Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Thingwall Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH61 9QE 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 9QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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