What type of property is 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL?

3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL?

3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA3 6JL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL?

3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL 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 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL located?

3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL sits in Rixton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

Is 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL 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 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL?

The closest primary school to 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (207m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadoak School (2.1km).

How well connected is 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Orchard Brow, WA3 6JL is Birch Road, 111m away. The nearest rail option is Glazebrook Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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3 Orchard Brow, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Orchard Brow

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

3 Orchard Brow is a semi-detached house in Rixton, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 6JL). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 79 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 38 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Oct 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Feb 2025

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Orchard Brow, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£205,000

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 6JL: £230,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in WA3 6JL

On the street

Versus other Orchard Brow homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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

Birch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA3 6JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 6JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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