When did 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE last change hands?

5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE last sold for £150,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and October 2005, 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE rose from £51,000 to £150,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +12.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE?

The closest bus stop to 5 Central Drive, WA11 8DE is Moss Brow, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 5 Central Drive

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5 Central Drive is a property in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8DE). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since October 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Central Drive, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Central Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2005)

£150,000

Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2005Most recent
£150,000
+194.1%over 9 years
12 August 1996
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 8DE: £170,000 (2024–2017).

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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 Brow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 8DE

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