What type of property is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA last change hands?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA last sold for £318,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £51,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

Across 4 sales between August 1996 and October 2023, 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA rose from £51,000 to £318,000, a change of £267,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

The current EPC rating for 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA heated?

The latest EPC at 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA has council approval for two-storey rear extension granted in November 2019 under ref. 19/5022C. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA is in council tax band C.

Where is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA located?

70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA sits in Congleton. It falls within the CW12 postcode district.

Is 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA in a safe area?

Police records around 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA 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.

Which schools serve 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

The closest primary school to 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA is Mossley CofE Primary School (139m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Eaton Bank Academy (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA?

The closest bus stop to 70 Boundary Lane, CW12 3JA is Trinity Place, 166m away. The nearest rail option is Congleton Rail Station, 723m away.

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70 Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12 3JA

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 70 Boundary Lane

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

70 Boundary Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Congleton (CW12 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 25.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £318,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Oct 2011

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70 Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Nov 2019
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey wrap extension and single storey rear extension to semi-detached residential property. Integrating a garage. Demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory
Extension
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
19/5022C
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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.

70 Boundary Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£318,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£318,000
+87.1%over 11 years
3 May 2012
£170,000
+47.8%over 10 years
24 October 2001
£115,000
+125.5%over 5 years
8 August 1996
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 3JA: £330,000 (2024–2023).

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Versus other Boundary Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 70 Boundary Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,313

Street avg £2,702

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Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Trinity Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Mossley 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

47.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CW12 3JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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