What type of property is 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE last change hands?

20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE last sold for £130,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in August 2015, so prices have been flat over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and January 2017, 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE rose from £125,000 to £130,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE 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 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE located?

20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE sits in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

Police records around 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE 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 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

The closest primary school to 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (259m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainford High School (831m).

What is the nearest station to 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Central Drive, WA11 8DE is Moss Brow, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Central Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Central Drive

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

20 Central Drive is a mid-terrace house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8DE). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2015–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 sits 50% above the 2017 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. On the market in January 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 23 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD60toF32

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2015from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromF28toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Central Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Central Drive 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.

20 Central Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£130,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

30 January 2017Most recent
£130,000
+4.0%over 1 year
18 August 2015
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 8DE: £170,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in WA11 8DE

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On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Central Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,494

Street avg £2,043

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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 Brow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA11 8DE 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 WA11 8DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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Common questions

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