What kind of home is 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU last change hands?

16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU last sold for £145,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £122,950 in March 2007, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and April 2018, 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU rose from £122,950 to £145,000, a change of £22,050. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The current EPC rating for 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in April 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA3 5RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU use?

The latest EPC at 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU 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 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU in?

16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU sits in Culcheth, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

Police records around 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU 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.

What schools are near 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The closest primary school to 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is Newchurch Community Primary School (419m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Culcheth High School (725m).

What is the nearest station to 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The closest bus stop to 16 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is Newchurch Lane, 381m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Downham Avenue

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

16 Downham Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Culcheth, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 55.2% above the 2018 sale of £145,000. 8 years since the last transfer (April 2018).

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

16 Downham Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2016

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 April 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Downham Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Downham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£145,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

5 April 2018Most recent
£145,000
+17.9%over 11 years
13 March 2007
£122,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 5RU: £255,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WA3 5RU

On the street

Versus other Downham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Downham Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,611

Street avg £2,209

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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.

Full Warrington report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

112/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Newchurch Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Newchurch Community Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA3 5RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 5RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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