What kind of home is 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

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

What is the EPC rating for 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The current EPC rating for 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

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

Which area is 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT in?

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

Is 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Orchard Avenue, CW8 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Orchard Avenue, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Orchard Avenue

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

5 Orchard Avenue is a semi-detached house in Acton Bridge, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Orchard Avenue, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£206,000

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).

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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.

Floor Area for 5 Orchard Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Beech Heyes Drive, Weaverham

CW8 3BT

3 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Cherry Lane, Weaverham

CW8 3JB

£200k

1 Alder Road, Weaverham

CW8 3DS

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1 Briar Lane, Weaverham

CW8 3EF

£194k

1 Bourne Close, Weaverham

CW8 3DA

£189k

1 Beech Grove, Weaverham

CW8 3JA

£181k

1 Esthers Lane, Weaverham

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1 Dutton Locks, Acton Bridge

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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

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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