1b, Blythe Avenue, Congleton, CW12 4LQ
About 1b
1b is a detached house in Congleton (CW12 4LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 74 m² this is the 18th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–145 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 32 units on file.
Across 2011–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 sits 70.5% above the 2012 sale of £88,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£110/sq ft) was about 29.4% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (March 2012).
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Valuation
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Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
1b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
6applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
1b changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£150,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 1 year.
£88,000
Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
1 March 2012Most recent
£88,000
-1.1%over 1 year18 February 2011
£89,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 4LQ: £210,000 (2025–2022).
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Crime
3/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Shopping Centre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Quinta Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB