What type of property is 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP last sold for £180,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA11 7BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP has council approval for rear extension granted in June 2004 under ref. P/2004/0642. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

Police records around 4 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 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Birch Tree Avenue

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

4 Birch Tree Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Helens (WA11 7BP). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 63.9% above the 2018 sale of £180,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £180,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birch Tree Avenue has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Jun 2004
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
2 Storey rear extension to form extended kitchen with bathroom above.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
P/2004/0642
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What's in 4 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Birch Tree Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 October 2018Most recent
£180,000

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.

On epc rating, 4 Birch Tree Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,622

Street avg £1,935

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Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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 Eskdale Avenue

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1 Birch Tree Avenue

WA11 7BP

3 bed

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1 Dairy Farm Road, Rainford

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2 bed1 bath

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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