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26 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Douglas Close

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

26 Douglas Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hartford, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 1SH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 56 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (56–290 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 190.9% above the 2024 sale of £49,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 68.7% below the postcode norm. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (142 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold July 2024 for £49,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

26 Douglas Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from May 2011
EPC improved fromC79toB81
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Feb 2026from Jun 2011
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Douglas Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26 Douglas Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2021).

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£49,500

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 July 2024Most recent

    £49,500

    +10.0%over 2 years
  2. 29 September 2021

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 1SH: £556,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Douglas Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 26 Douglas Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£884

Street avg £1,917

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Northwich district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Whitehall Offices — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW8 1SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CW8 1SH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 1SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.