What type of property is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET is a detached house.

When did The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET last change hands?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET last sold for £605,000 in March 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The current EPC rating for The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft). That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CW8 2ET. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET heated?

The latest EPC at The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET had any planning applications?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET located?

The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET sits in Oakmere, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

Police records around The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET 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 The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The closest primary school to The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET is Cuddington Primary School (2.5km).

How well connected is The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET?

The closest bus stop to The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, CW8 2ET is The Hollies Farm Shop, 750m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2ET

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Rowans

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

The Rowans is a detached house in Oakmere, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 2ET). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since March 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £888,000 is 46.8% above the 2010 sale price.

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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.

The Rowans's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2008
Amendment
In report
Change of use and refurbishment of existing outbuildings to provide temporary holiday accommodation
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
07-2967-COU
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Jan 2003
Change Of UseAmendment
In report
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING OUTBUILDINGS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
APP/2002/1790
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What's in The Rowans, Hogshead Lane, Oakmere, Northwich, CW8 2ET's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

The Rowans valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£888,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£605,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2010Most recent
£605,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 2ET: £455,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in CW8 2ET

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On the street

Versus other Hogshead Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Rowans outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,218

Street avg £3,638

Below

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 181 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Northwich report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

The Hollies Farm Shop — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Cuddington Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW8 2ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 2ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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