What type of property is 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ last change hands?

20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ last sold for £121,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and November 2012, 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ rose from £95,000 to £121,000, a change of £26,000. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ 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.

Where is 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ located?

20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ sits in Congleton. It falls within the CW12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

Police records around 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ 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 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

The closest primary school to 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ is The Quinta Primary School (150m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Congleton High School (717m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Blythe Avenue, CW12 4LQ is Shopping Centre, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Blythe Avenue, Congleton, CW12 4LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Blythe Avenue

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

20 Blythe Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Congleton (CW12 4LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 44.6% above the 2012 sale price.

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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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 May 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2012

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

37%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Blythe Avenue, Congleton, CW12 4LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Blythe Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications 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.

20 Blythe Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£121,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2012Most recent
£121,000
+27.4%over 2 years
14 June 2010
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 4LQ: £210,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CW12 4LQ

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On the street

Versus other Blythe Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Blythe Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,658

Street avg £2,229

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW12 4LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW12 4LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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