What kind of home is 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU sell for?

20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU last sold for £122,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and December 2024, 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU rose from £80,000 to £122,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

The current EPC rating for 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CW11 3GU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU use?

The latest EPC at 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU 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 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU in?

20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU sits in Elworth, Sandbach, Sandbach. It falls within the CW11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

Police records around 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

The closest primary school to 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU is Elworth CofE Primary School (593m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Richardson Close, CW11 3GU is Thornbrook Way, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Sandbach Rail Station, 815m away.

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20 Richardson Close, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11 3GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Richardson Close

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

20 Richardson Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Elworth, Sandbach, Sandbach (CW11 3GU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 51.6% above the 2024 sale of £122,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 35% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £122,000. At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (92 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Richardson Close, Elworth, Sandbach, CW11 3GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Richardson Close 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.

20 Richardson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£122,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2024Most recent
£122,000
+52.5%over 21 years
17 January 2003
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW11 3GU: £243,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Richardson Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Richardson Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,259

Street avg £2,344

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Thornbrook Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Elworth CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW11 3GU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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