What kind of home is 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The current EPC rating for 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CW8 3QT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT use?

The latest EPC at 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT in?

12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT sits in Acton Bridge, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

Police records around 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT 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 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The closest primary school to 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School (1.8km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weaverham High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is Chapel Lane, 36m away. The nearest rail option is Acton Bridge Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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12 Orchard Avenue, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Orchard Avenue

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

12 Orchard Avenue is a semi-detached house in Acton Bridge, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2021from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Orchard Avenue, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Orchard Avenue 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.

12 Orchard Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

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 3QT: £204,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in CW8 3QT

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On the street

Versus other Orchard Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£200k

1 Alder Road, Weaverham

CW8 3DS

£194k

1 Bourne Close, Weaverham

CW8 3DA

£211k

1 Beech Heyes Drive, Weaverham

CW8 3BT

3 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Cherry Lane, Weaverham

CW8 3JB

£189k

1 Beech Grove, Weaverham

CW8 3JA

£214k

1 Briar Lane, Weaverham

CW8 3EF

£181k

1 Esthers Lane, Weaverham

CW8 3JR

£235k

1 Dutton Locks, Acton Bridge

CW8 3QQ

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

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

0.0 km

Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 3QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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