What kind of home is 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

3 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 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU in?

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

What schools are near 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is Newchurch Lane, 381m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Downham Avenue

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

3 Downham Avenue is a semi-detached house in Culcheth, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Dec 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Downham Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 5RU: £255,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WA3 5RU

On the street

Versus other Downham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Downham Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

£221k

1 Downham Avenue, Culcheth

WA3 5RU

£211k

1 Allen Avenue, Culcheth

WA3 5JD

£252k

1 Hawthorne Avenue, Culcheth

WA3 5JS

£262k

1 Ariel Gardens, Culcheth

WA3 5DG

3 bed

£265k

1 Carlton Way, Glazebrook

WA3 5BG

£178k

1 Bevin Avenue, Culcheth

WA3 5HZ

£275k

1 Crossfield Avenue, Culcheth

WA3 5RS

4 bed

£276k

1 Howard Road, Culcheth

WA3 5EF

3 bed1 bath

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

1/mo

Steady 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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