5 Rigby Drive, Wirral, CH49 1RD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,312 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 £281,734 , which equates to approximately £215 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jan 2012 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,734, representing a 76.1% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,734 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Rigby Drive
  • 13.1% lower than the average in the CH49 1RD postcode area
  • and 11.5% 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 7 October 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1312 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,734
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£215
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Rigby Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2011.

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 the main heating system, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Mar 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, no cylinderstat, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinderstat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CH49 1RD

29 th / 30
Price Rank
13% lower than average
7 th / 21
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH49 1RD , this house's estimated value ranks 29th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 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 7th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,734
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
13 Jan 2012
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £387,500
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 5 Rigby Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Jan 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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