What type of property is 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL last change hands?

3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL last sold for £390,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £295,000 in January 2020, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2020 and March 2024, 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL rose from £295,000 to £390,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL located?

3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL sits in Barnton, Northwich, Northwich. It falls within the CW8 postcode district.

Is 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL 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 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

The closest primary school to 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL is Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School (510m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fir Tree Close, CW8 4SL is Library, 393m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Fir Tree Close, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4SL

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Fir Tree Close

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

3 Fir Tree Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Barnton, Northwich, Northwich (CW8 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £390,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes

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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD55toB82

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fir Tree Close, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fir Tree Close 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.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£390,000
+32.2%over 4 years
30 January 2020
£295,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CW8 4SL: £214,975 (2018–2016).

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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

0.4 km

Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CW8 4SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CW8 4SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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