What type of property is 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG last sold for £88,250 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £61,950 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and April 2005, 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG rose from £61,950 to £88,250, a change of £26,300. That works out to roughly +18.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

The current EPC rating for 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CH62 4SG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG 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 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG located?

12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG sits in Wirral. It falls within the CH62 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

Police records around 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

The closest primary school to 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG is Church Drive Primary School (320m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Plessington Catholic College (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Portland Gate, CH62 4SG is Portbury Close, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Bebington Rail Station, 733m away.

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12 Portland Gate, Portbury Close, Wirral, CH62 4SG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Portland Gate

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

12 Portland Gate is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Wirral (CH62 4SG). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the 9th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–68 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in April 2005. Across 2003–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 is 21.2% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 23.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Parkingallocated

Building

Heating systemgas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Portland Gate's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Portland Gate, Portbury Close, Wirral, CH62 4SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Portland Gate has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Portland Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£88,250

Growth on file: 18.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2005Most recent
£88,250
+42.5%over 2 years
20 March 2003
£61,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH62 4SG: £88,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Portland Gate homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Portland Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £1,636

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed2 bath

£271k

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3 bed1 bath

£272k

1 Gorsey Vale, Bromborough Pool

CH62 4AE

3 bed2 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.

Full Wirral report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Portbury Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Church Drive Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH62 4SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH62 4SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 51 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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