What kind of home is 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX last sold for £117,500 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £42,500 in February 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 2002 and October 2023, 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX rose from £42,500 to £117,500, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX 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.

Which area is 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX in?

3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX sits in Dove Holes, Buxton, Buxton. It falls within the SK17 postcode district in Derbyshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

Police records around 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

The closest primary school to 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX is Dove Holes CofE Primary School (483m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Wains Close, SK17 8DX is Brickrow Cottages, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Dove Holes Rail Station, 551m away.

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3 Wains Close, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DX

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Wains Close

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

3 Wains Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dove Holes, Buxton, Buxton (SK17 8DX). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 50.6% above the 2023 sale of £117,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 59.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £117,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Outside

DrivewayYes

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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.

3 Wains Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD59

Low Energy Lighting

56%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2018from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Wains Close, Dove Holes, Buxton, SK17 8DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Wains Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 2002.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£117,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2023Most recent
£117,500
+35.1%over 6 years
21 June 2017
£87,000
+8.8%over 3 years
1 May 2014
£80,000
+88.2%over 12 years
8 February 2002
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK17 8DX: £157,000 (2018–2014).

Nearby sales in SK17 8DX

On the street

Versus other Wains Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Wains Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,451

Street avg £1,432

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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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

Brickrow Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dove Holes CofE Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK17 8DX 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 SK17 8DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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