When did 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP last change hands?

8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP last sold for £129,950 in December 2002, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,995 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and December 2002, 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP rose from £69,995 to £129,950, a change of £59,955. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP have?

8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP has council approval for side extension granted in April 2017 under ref. P/2017/0190/HHFP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

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

Where is 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

Police records around 8 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 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Birch Tree Avenue, WA11 7BP?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP

3 planning records

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 8 Birch Tree Avenue

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

8 Birch Tree Avenue is a property in St Helens (WA11 7BP). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since December 2002, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2022
Full
In report
Retention of works to rear garden to create new levels with balcony and fencing.
Retrospective
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
P/2022/0471/HHFP
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Aug 2018
RenovationFull
In report
Retention of 2no front bay windows to first floor
Agent
Lawrenson Associates
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
P/2018/0448/HHFP
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What's in 8 Birch Tree Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BP's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions 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.

Last sold (2002)

£129,950

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2002Most recent
£129,950
+85.7%over 5 years
31 January 1997
£69,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 7BP: £180,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in WA11 7BP

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 7BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

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