What kind of home is 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ last change hands?

5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ last sold for £212,500 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CW8 3EZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ in?

5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ sits in Weaverham, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

Police records around 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ 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 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ is Weaverham Forest Primary School (69m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weaverham High School (236m).

What transport links are near 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Fern Way, CW8 3EZ is Shops, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Acton Bridge Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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5 Fern Way, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EZ

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Fern Way

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

5 Fern Way is a two-bedroom detached house in Weaverham, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 3EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 is 28.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 103.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 65 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 7 EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £212,500.

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Valuation

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD65

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fern Way, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Fern Way has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

5 Fern Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£212,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 March 2024Most recent
£212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CW8 3EZ: £205,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in CW8 3EZ

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On the street

Versus other Fern Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Fern Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,269

Street avg £2,084

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£247k

1 Church Close, Weaverham

CW8 3NW

2 bed

£274k

1 Brookside, Weaverham

CW8 3HR

3 bed

£286k

1 Fern Way, Weaverham

CW8 3EZ

3 bed1 bath

£254k

1 Almond Grove, Weaverham

CW8 3ET

3 bed

£242k

1 Brickley Court, Weaverham

CW8 3GY

3 bed2 bath

£241k

1 Clitheroe Road, Weaverham

CW8 3LW

3 bed2 bath

£344k

1 Fieldway, Weaverham

CW8 3HW

3 bed

£211k

1 Beech Heyes Drive, Weaverham

CW8 3BT

3 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Weaverham Forest Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW8 3EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 3EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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