5 Dorset Drive, Wirral, CH61 8SX is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £270,188 , which equates to approximately £239 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 1995 for £50,500. Since then, the value has increased by £219,688, representing a 435.0% increase, or approximately 14.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,188 is:

  • 7.1% higher than the average property price on Dorset Drive
  • 12.4% higher than the average in the CH61 8SX postcode area
  • and 11.7% lower than the average price for Wirral as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£270,188
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£239
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Dorset Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 8SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 May 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CH61 8SX

5 th / 15
Price Rank
12% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH61 8SX , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,188
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+435 %
8 Dec 1995
£50,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 20 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £53,928
sale date: 17 Aug 2001
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 722 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Dorset Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 8SX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Dec 1995. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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