What kind of home is 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS last sold for £265,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £178,000 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and May 2024, 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS rose from £178,000 to £265,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA11 8JS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS use?

The latest EPC at 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS in?

4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS sits in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens. It falls within the WA11 postcode district.

Is 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS 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 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

The closest primary school to 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS is Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School (187m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainford High School (358m).

How well connected is 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Astley Close, WA11 8JS is Helen Bank Drive, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Astley Close, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Astley Close

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

4 Astley Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rainford, St. Helens, St Helens (WA11 8JS). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

At 114 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 10.9% above the 2024 sale price. Sold May 2024 for £265,000.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Astley Close, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Astley Close 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 4 Astley Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2024Most recent
£265,000
+48.9%over 18 years
13 October 2005
£178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA11 8JS: £195,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WA11 8JS

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On the street

Versus other Astley Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 4 Astley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,325

Street avg £2,352

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Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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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.

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

Helen Bank Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA11 8JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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