What kind of home is 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG sell for?

17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG last sold for £161,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in November 2008, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2008 and May 2012, 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG rose from £142,500 to £161,000, a change of £18,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG use?

The latest EPC at 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG in?

17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG sits in Paddington, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

Police records around 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

The closest primary school to 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (436m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Birch Grove, WA1 3JG is Greenway, 217m away. The nearest rail option is Padgate Rail Station, 803m away.

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17 Birch Grove, Paddington, Warrington, WA1 3JG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Birch Grove

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

17 Birch Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Paddington, Warrington, Warrington (WA1 3JG). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2008–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 64.6% above the 2012 sale of £161,000. 14 years since the last transfer (May 2012).

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

GarageDetached

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Birch Grove, Paddington, Warrington, WA1 3JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Birch Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

17 Birch Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£161,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2012Most recent
£161,000
+13.0%over 3 years
28 November 2008
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA1 3JG: £281,700 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WA1 3JG

On the street

Versus other Birch Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Birch Grove is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,731

Street avg £2,381

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Everything you need to know about 17 Birch Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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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3 bed1 bath

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1 Birch Grove, Paddington

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1 Beresford Street

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3 bed2 bath

£244k

1 Bennett Court, Bennett Avenue

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£240k

1 Aspen Grove, Paddington

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3 bed

£298k

1 Bridlemere Court, Padgate

WA1 3DY

3 bed2 bath

£235k

1 Bibby Avenue

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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.

Full Warrington report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Greenway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA1 3JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA1 3JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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