What type of property is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR?

16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR last change hands?

16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR last sold for £85,500 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR?

16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR?

16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR located?

16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR show an average of 427 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR?

The closest primary school to 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR is Gillibrand Primary School (433m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southlands High School (351m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Alma Wood Close, PR7 2FR is Arley Wood Drive, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Alma Wood Close, Chorley, PR7 2FR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Alma Wood Close

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

16 Alma Wood Close is a semi-detached house in Chorley (PR7 2FR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 10th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–175 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 32 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 28.7% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £85,500.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2011

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Alma Wood Close, Chorley, PR7 2FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Alma Wood Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£85,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 June 2023Most recent
£85,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 2FR: £90,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR7 2FR

On the street

Versus other Alma Wood Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16 Alma Wood Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,527

Street avg £1,657

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Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chorley district page.

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Crime

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Arley Wood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southlands High School. 23 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 PR7 2FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 2FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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