What type of property is 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP last change hands?

20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP last sold for £230,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and April 2025, 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP rose from £130,000 to £230,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WA1 2GP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP 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 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP located?

20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP sits in Warrington. It falls within the WA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

Police records around 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP show an average of 246 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

The closest primary school to 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP is St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (549m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (579m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP?

The closest bus stop to 20 Bretton Avenue, WA1 2GP is Ambulance Station, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Bretton Avenue, Warrington, WA1 2GP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Bretton Avenue

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

20 Bretton Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Warrington (WA1 2GP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £230,000 — fresh data. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 49 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms3
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Nov 2011

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bretton Avenue, Warrington, WA1 2GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bretton Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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2 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.

20 Bretton Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£230,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2025Most recent
£230,000
+76.9%over 13 years
29 March 2012
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA1 2GP: £252,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WA1 2GP

On the street

Versus other Bretton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Bretton Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,433

Street avg £1,967

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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.

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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 Warrington district page.

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Crime

246/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ambulance Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA1 2GP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA1 2GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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