What type of property is 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP last change hands?

2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP last sold for £230,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and October 2023, 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP rose from £45,000 to £230,000, a change of £185,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP located?

2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP sits in Congleton. It falls within the CW12 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

Police records around 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP 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 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

The closest primary school to 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP is The Quinta Primary School (616m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Congleton High School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Back Lane, CW12 4PP is Waggon & Horses, 202m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Back Lane, Congleton, CW12 4PP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Back Lane

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

2 Back Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Congleton (CW12 4PP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 13.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 41% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £230,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront
DrivewayYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Back Lane, Congleton, CW12 4PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Back Lane 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.

2 Back Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2023Most recent
£230,000
+411.1%over 23 years
6 April 2000
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 4PP: £195,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CW12 4PP

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On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,771

Street avg £2,306

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Waggon & Horses — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Quinta Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW12 4PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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