What kind of home is 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE last change hands?

2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE last sold for £212,500 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and November 2023, 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE rose from £130,000 to £212,500, a change of £82,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE use?

The latest EPC at 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE in?

2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE sits in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

Police records around 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE 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.

What schools are near 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

The closest primary school to 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE is Rainford CofE Primary School (682m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainford High School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Finch Avenue, WA11 8BE is Eagle Cresent, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Finch Avenue, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8BE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Finch Avenue

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

2 Finch Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8BE). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 12% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 67.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £212,500.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Finch Avenue, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Finch Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications 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.

Latest sale on 2 Finch Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£212,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2023Most recent
£212,500
+63.5%over 10 years
16 June 2013
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 8BE: £140,000 (2024–2005).

Nearby sales in WA11 8BE

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On the street

Versus other Finch Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Finch Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £2,298

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly 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 Graces Close, Rainford

WA11 8FY

2 bed2 bath

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1 Cartwright Court, Rainford

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2 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Alfred Street, Rainford

WA11 8BY

3 bed2 bath

£364k

1 Church Road, Rainford

WA11 8HE

3 bed3 bath

£238k

1 Arnian Road, Rainford

WA11 8BU

£233k

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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.

Full St Helens report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eagle Cresent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Rainford CofE Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA11 8BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 8BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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