What kind of home is 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH last sold for £325,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £113,000 in January 1999, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1999 and July 2023, 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH rose from £113,000 to £325,000, a change of £212,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH in?

8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH sits in Whiston, Rotherham, Rotherham. It falls within the S60 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

Police records around 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

The closest primary school to 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH is Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School (376m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bernard's Catholic High School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cowrakes Close, S60 4EH is Cow Rakes Lane/Hall Close Avenue, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cowrakes Close, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4EH

Notable views

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Cowrakes Close

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

8 Cowrakes Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Whiston, Rotherham, Rotherham (S60 4EH). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 10.5% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £325,000 in July 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes
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.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cowrakes Close, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cowrakes Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£325,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2023Most recent
£325,000
+187.6%over 24 years
22 January 1999
£113,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S60 4EH: £310,000 (2020–2007).

Nearby sales in S60 4EH

On the street

Versus other Cowrakes Close homes

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

On years held, 8 Cowrakes Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,902

Street avg £2,438

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Below

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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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1 Cowrakes Close, Whiston

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

13/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cow Rakes Lane/Hall Close Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S60 4EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S60 4EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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