What type of property is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ last sold for £276,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CW12 4PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ located?

14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ sits in Congleton. It falls within the CW12 postcode district.

Is 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ 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 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ is Black Firs Primary School (269m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Congleton High School (550m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Bowden Close, CW12 4PQ is Sycamore Avenue, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Bowden Close, Congleton, CW12 4PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Bowden Close

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

14 Bowden Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Congleton (CW12 4PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £276,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 42.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2013

Low Energy Lighting

36%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bowden Close, Congleton, CW12 4PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bowden Close 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.

14 Bowden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£276,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£276,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW12 4PQ: £250,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CW12 4PQ

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On the street

Versus other Bowden Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 14 Bowden Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,101

Street avg £2,594

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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

0.1 km

Sycamore Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Black Firs Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW12 4PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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