What kind of home is 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW last sold for £135,000 in February 2014, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,500 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and February 2014, 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW rose from £60,500 to £135,000, a change of £74,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

The current EPC rating for 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 87% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA3 6JW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW use?

The latest EPC at 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW 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 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW in?

12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW sits in Rixton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

Is 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW 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 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

The closest primary school to 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW is St Helen's Church of England Primary School (156m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broadoak School (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW?

The closest bus stop to 12 Lime Close, WA3 6JW is Birch Road, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Glazebrook Rail Station, 1.6km away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

12 Lime Close, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6JW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 12 Lime Close

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

12 Lime Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rixton, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 6JW). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 105 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 95.6% above the 2014 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£119/sq ft) was about 20.8% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2014.

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Lime Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Lime Close, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Lime Close 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 2002.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2014)

£135,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2014Most recent
£135,000
+123.1%over 11 years
13 June 2002
£60,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in WA3 6JW: £133,750 (2026–2004).

Nearby sales in WA3 6JW

On the street

Versus other Lime Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Lime Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Lime Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£263k

1 Colebrooke Close, Birchwood

WA3 6RY

3 bed

£259k

1 Bramshill Close, Birchwood

WA3 6TY

3 bed

£297k

1 Dove Close, Birchwood

WA3 6QH

3 bed

£208k

1 Armstrong Close, Birchwood

WA3 6DH

3 bed

£207k

1 Barham Court, Birchwood

WA3 6ND

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Burrough Close, Birchwood

WA3 6QF

3 bed

£180k

1 Bowland Close, Birchwood

WA3 6TJ

3 bed

£329k

1 Carden Close, Birchwood

WA3 6LT

4 bed

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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 6JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 6JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Lime Close, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6JW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.