What kind of home is 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU last sold for £188,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in June 2003, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

Across 2 sales between June 2003 and September 2022, 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU rose from £85,000 to £188,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU have?

The current EPC rating for 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU use?

The latest EPC at 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

30 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 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU in?

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

What schools are near 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

The closest primary school to 30 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).

How well connected is 30 Downham Avenue, WA3 5RU?

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

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30 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 30 Downham Avenue

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

30 Downham Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Culcheth, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 5RU). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 is 28.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 39.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2022 for £188,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Downham Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£188,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2022Most recent
£188,000
+121.2%over 19 years
4 June 2003
£85,000

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.

30 Downham Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,321

Street avg £2,093

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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.

£262k

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1 Howard Road, Culcheth

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1 Hebden Avenue, Culcheth

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1 Crossfield Avenue, Culcheth

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£300k

1 Glazebrook Meadows, Glazebrook

WA3 5FQ

2 bed1 bath

£305k

1 Ferndale Mews, Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook

WA3 5AU

2 bed1 bath

£545k

1 Glazebury Mill Close, Glazebury

WA3 5PD

4 bed3 bath

£314k

1 Duke Avenue, Glazebury

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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

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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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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