What kind of home is Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB is a detached house.

When did Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB last change hands?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB last sold for £375,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £209,000 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and October 2015, Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB rose from £209,000 to £375,000, a change of £166,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

The current EPC rating for Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (1,916 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CW8 2TB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB use?

The latest EPC at Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB had any planning applications?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB has council approval for side and rear extension granted in January 2023 under ref. 22/03099/LDC. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB in?

Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB sits in Cuddington, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

What is crime like near Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

Police records around Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB 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.

What schools are near Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

The closest primary school to Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB is Sandiway Primary School (1.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weaverham High School (2.8km).

What transport links are near Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB?

The closest bus stop to Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, CW8 2TB is Bowling Green, 241m away. The nearest rail option is Cuddington Rail Station, 514m away.

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Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2TB

EPC B3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

178 m²

1916 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Watermill Cottage

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

Watermill Cottage is a detached house in Cuddington, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 2TB). It has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (around 1916 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2022) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £640,000 sits 70.7% above the 2015 sale of £375,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015.

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Valuation

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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.

Watermill Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE40toB85

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2023
Extension
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
22/03099/LDC
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Apr 2021
Conditions
In report
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (bat and bird boxes) and 9 (programme of archaeological work) of planning permission 19/03864/FUL
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/00558/DIS
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What's in Watermill Cottage, Norley Road, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2TB'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.

Watermill Cottage's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£640,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£375,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2015Most recent
£375,000
+72.0%over 16 years
29 January 1999
£218,000
+4.3%over 11 months
20 February 1998
£209,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 2TB: £620,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CW8 2TB

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On the street

Versus other Norley Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Watermill Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,107

Street avg £2,684

Below

Floor Area

178 m²

Street avg 193 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 11 years

On par

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Area

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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

Bowling Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Sandiway Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 2TB

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