What type of property is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

The current EPC rating for 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,489 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CW8 2EE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE heated?

The latest EPC at 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE had any planning applications?

18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE located?

18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE sits in Cuddington, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

Is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE in a safe area?

Police records around 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

The closest primary school to 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE is Cuddington Primary School (555m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE?

The closest bus stop to 18a, Forest Close, CW8 2EE is Shops, 386m away. The nearest rail option is Cuddington Rail Station, 414m away.

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18a, Forest Close, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2EE

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

138 m²

1489 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a detached house in Cuddington, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 2EE). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1489 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 138 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (120 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

18a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Mar 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Feb 2012

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, Forest Close, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2013
PorchAmendment
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Non material amendment to planning application 12/05135/FUL to relocate main bedroom ensuite to front with new window to main bedroom to rear and window door modifications to gournd floor (Two storey and single storey rear extension, first floor front extension, attached single garage, pitched roof to front dormer windows and front entrance porch)
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
13/02927/NMA
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Apr 2013
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1 Oak tree - prune crown and side shoots by 30% or to previous pruning due to overhanging branches causing excessive shading
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
13/01199/TPO
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What's in 18a, Forest Close, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2EE's planning history?

2 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 2EE: £400,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CW8 2EE

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Versus other Forest Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

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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 Northwich district page.

Full Northwich report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cuddington Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW8 2EE 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 CW8 2EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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