What type of property is 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP last change hands?

15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP last sold for £187,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,500 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and October 2017, 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP rose from £47,500 to £187,500, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The current EPC rating for 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP 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 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP located?

15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP sits in St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

Is 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest primary school to 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (1.2km), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cowley International College (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is Moss Bank Road, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Birch Tree Avenue

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

15 Birch Tree Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St Helens (WA11 7BP). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 39.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Birch Tree 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.

15 Birch Tree Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£187,500

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2017Most recent
£187,500
+294.7%over 20 years
15 May 1997
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 7BP: £170,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in WA11 7BP

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On the street

Versus other Birch Tree Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Birch Tree Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,913

Street avg £1,887

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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 St Helens district page.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Moss Bank Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Cowley International College. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA11 7BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 7BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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