What type of property is 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ last change hands?

5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ last sold for £140,000 in February 2019, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,950 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and February 2019, 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ rose from £47,950 to £140,000, a change of £92,050. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

The current EPC rating for 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ 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 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ located?

5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ sits in Golborne, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

Is 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ show an average of 112 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ is All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (359m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Golborne High School (681m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ?

The closest bus stop to 5b, Ash Grove, WA3 3LQ is Manor Avenue, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5b, Ash Grove, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3LQ

EPC B3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5b

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

5b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Golborne, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 54.3% above the 2019 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 42.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £140,000 in February 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD67toB85

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5b, Ash Grove, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5b has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£140,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2019Most recent
£140,000
+100.0%over 15 years
16 October 2003
£70,000
+46.0%over 3 years
1 June 2000
£47,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 3LQ: £115,000 (2024–2008).

Nearby sales in WA3 3LQ

On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5b outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,556

Street avg £1,385

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Warrington district page.

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Crime

112/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Manor Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA3 3LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 3LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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