What kind of home is 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF last change hands?

55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF last sold for £75,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and October 2014, 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF rose from £32,000 to £75,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

The current EPC rating for 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF use?

The latest EPC at 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF in?

55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF sits in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

What schools are near 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

The closest primary school to 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF is Gorse Covert Primary School (173m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birchwood Community High School (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF?

The closest bus stop to 55 Ashdown Lane, WA3 6TF is Ashdown Lane, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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55 Ashdown Lane, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 55 Ashdown Lane

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

55 Ashdown Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 6TF). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the 14th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 57.3% above the 2014 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 24.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (October 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Ashdown Lane, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Ashdown Lane 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 1999.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£75,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2014Most recent
£75,000
+134.4%over 15 years
2 September 1999
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 6TF: £153,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WA3 6TF

On the street

Versus other Ashdown Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 55 Ashdown Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £1,356

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashdown Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gorse Covert Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 6TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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