What kind of home is 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE last sold for £319,995 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is A with a score of 94 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a B recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (1,841 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE in?

1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE sits in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The closest primary school to 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (102m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Church of England High School (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is Birtley Avenue, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station, 775m away.

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1 Birtley Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7GE

EPC A

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

171 m²

1841 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 94

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Birtley Avenue

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

1 Birtley Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Chorley (PR7 7GE). It has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (around 1841 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2025) returns an A (score 94), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was B, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 55% above the 2011 sale of £319,995. 14 years since the last transfer (December 2011).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

1 Birtley Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

A94

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromB82toA94

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birtley Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birtley 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.

1 Birtley Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£319,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 December 2011Most recent
£319,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 7GE: £455,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in PR7 7GE

On the street

Versus other Birtley Avenue homes

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

On epc rating, 1 Birtley Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,871

Street avg £2,118

Strongly below

Floor Area

171 m²

Street avg 189 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£456k

1 Broadstone Drive, Buckshaw Village

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1 Bridgend Gardens, Buckshaw Village

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4 bed3 bath

£360k

1 Berkshire Close, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7HD

4 bed

£354k

1 Bryning Way, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7DQ

4 bed2 bath

£351k

1 Argyll Avenue, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7HB

4 bed2 bath

£327k

1 Aycliffe Drive, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7GD

4 bed2 bath

£279k

1 Border Drive, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7HG

4 bed3 bath

£255k

1 Bishopton Crescent, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7GA

4 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 Chorley district page.

Full Chorley report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birtley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR7 7GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 7GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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