What type of property is 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE last change hands?

4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE last sold for £453,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £324,995 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and August 2023, 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE rose from £324,995 to £453,000, a change of £128,005. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (1,701 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR7 7GE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

4 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.

Where is 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

Police records around 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE 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 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birtley Avenue, PR7 7GE is Birtley Avenue, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station, 775m away.

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

Solar panels

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

158 m²

1701 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Birtley Avenue

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

4 Birtley Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Chorley (PR7 7GE). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 51.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £453,000.

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

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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.

4 Birtley Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

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

Jul 2026from May 2023

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birtley Avenue, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birtley Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£453,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2023Most recent
£453,000
+39.4%over 11 years
28 June 2012
£324,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 7GE: £455,000 (2026–2016).

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.

4 Birtley Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,867

Street avg £2,103

Strongly above

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

£474k

1 Birtley Avenue, Buckshaw Village

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1 Broadstone Drive, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7BE

5 bed4 bath

£415k

1 Bridgend Gardens, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7GU

4 bed3 bath

£356k

1 Argyll Avenue, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7HB

4 bed2 bath

£343k

1 Berkshire Close, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7HD

4 bed

£330k

1 Aycliffe Drive, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7GD

4 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Bryning Way, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7DQ

4 bed2 bath

£295k

1 Border Drive, Buckshaw Village

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4 bed3 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

427/mo

Falling 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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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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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