What type of property is 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL sell for?

2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL last sold for £273,750 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB12 9QL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/0246/TPO) in May 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL located?

2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL sits in Fence, Burnley, Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

Police records around 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

The closest primary school to 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School (316m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marsden Heights Community College (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, BB12 9QL is Harpers Lane, 173m away. The nearest rail option is Brierfield Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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2 Wheatcroft Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QL

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Wheatcroft Avenue

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

2 Wheatcroft Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Fence, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 9QL). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 sits 53.8% above the 2013 sale of £273,750. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

2 Wheatcroft Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jan 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2013

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 January 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE42toD60

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 2 Wheatcroft Avenue in 2024.

3 applications on record at 2 Wheatcroft Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QL

3decisions1extensions25documents3nearby

Aug 2017
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Middle line tree. Needs to be removed. Tree has died. No room to replace. Tree reviewed already by councilSecond line tree closer to the road. Reviewed by council and tree arborist. Needs dead wood removing from it. Branches go over into road currently and need removing for safetyFirst tree needs overhanging branches cutting back and any dead wood removing. This is a large tree and needs work to make it safe. Branches go into road currently
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
17/0393/TPO
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Tree WorksMay 2024Decision
Loft ConversionJan 2024Decision

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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.

2 Wheatcroft Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£421,000

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Last sold (2013)

£273,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 August 2013Most recent
£273,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 9QL: £365,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BB12 9QL

On the street

Versus other Wheatcroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Wheatcroft Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,106

Street avg £2,746

Below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 142 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

247/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Harpers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB12 9QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB12 9QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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