26 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
About 26 Douglas Close
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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
26 Douglas Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
Heating system changed
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
26 Douglas Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
26 Douglas Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2021).
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 3 years.
£49,500
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
29 July 2024Most recent
£49,500
+10.0%over 2 years29 September 2021
£45,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 1SH: £556,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in CW8 1SH
43 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
Sold May 2025
£556,00046 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
Sold Nov 2024
£640,00029 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
Sold May 2024
£432,5006 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
Sold Jul 2023
£642,50050 Douglas Close, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1SH
Sold Apr 2023
£430,000
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Versus other Douglas Close homes
Price per m² for 26 Douglas Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£884
Street avg £1,917
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB