3 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
About 3 Dickens Close
3 Dickens Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, Sandbach (CW11 3GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2010 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 hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 50.2% above the 2014 sale of £122,500. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
3 Dickens Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 19 years.
£122,500
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
1 May 2014Most recent
£122,500
+4.7%over 3 years17 June 2010
£116,950
+30.0%over 7 years29 May 2003
£89,950
+15.3%over 9 months29 August 2002
£78,000
+73.5%over 5 years29 May 1997
£44,950
+3.3%over 1 year28 September 1995
£43,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CW11 3GZ: £187,500 (2023–2017).
Nearby sales in CW11 3GZ
10 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
Sold Jan 2023
£200,0007 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
Sold Jun 2019
£187,50014 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
Sold May 2019
£187,5008 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
Sold Mar 2017
£143,0004 Dickens Close, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, CW11 3GZ
Sold Oct 2016
£130,000
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Versus other Dickens Close homes
On epc rating, 3 Dickens Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,311
Street avg £2,512
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Thornbrook Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Elworth CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB