What kind of home is 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

5 School Lane, CW12 2NG is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG last change hands?

5 School Lane, CW12 2NG last sold for £430,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £204,000 in November 2004, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and August 2023, 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG rose from £204,000 to £430,000, a change of £226,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

5 School Lane, CW12 2NG has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CW12 2NG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG use?

The latest EPC at 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

5 School Lane, CW12 2NG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG in?

5 School Lane, CW12 2NG sits in Eaton, Congleton, Congleton. It falls within the CW12 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

Police records around 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

The closest primary school to 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG is Havannah Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Eaton Bank Academy (1.5km).

What transport links are near 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG?

The closest bus stop to 5 School Lane, CW12 2NG is The Plough, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 School Lane, Eaton, Congleton, CW12 2NG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 School Lane

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

5 School Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Eaton, Congleton, Congleton (CW12 2NG). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £430,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
ConciergeYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 School Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF32toE40

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 School Lane, Eaton, Congleton, CW12 2NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 School Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£430,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2023Most recent
£430,000
+110.8%over 18 years
11 November 2004
£204,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 2NG: £352,500 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in CW12 2NG

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On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 School Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,772

Street avg £3,023

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Congleton district page.

Full Congleton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Plough — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Havannah Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW12 2NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW12 2NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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