What type of property is 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX last sold for £161,500 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX has council approval for side and rear extension granted in April 2020 under ref. P/2020/0176/HHFP. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX located?

2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX sits in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

Police records around 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX 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 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

The closest primary school to 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX is Rainford CofE Primary School (287m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainford High School (798m).

What transport links are near 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elm Gardens, WA11 8DX is Cross Pit Lane, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elm Gardens, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DX

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Elm Gardens

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

2 Elm Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8DX). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in August 2010. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 41.8% above the 2010 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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 09 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE44toD63

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elm Gardens, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Elm Gardens has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Apr 2020
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey front extension with single storey side and rear extension with minor alterations to front.
Agent
Lawrenson Associates
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
P/2020/0176/HHFP
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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.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£161,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 August 2010Most recent
£161,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in WA11 8DX: £162,000 (2012–2012).

Nearby sales in WA11 8DX

4 Elm Gardens, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8DX
Sold Jun 2012
£162,000

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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

0.1 km

Cross Pit Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 8DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 8DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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