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17 Darnaway Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TR

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Darnaway Close

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

17 Darnaway Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 6TR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 90% above the 2011 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 16.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD67toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Darnaway Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Darnaway Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TR

0decisions1extensions11documents
  1. Apr 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Householder - Proposed single storey rear/side extension.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    2014/23224
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  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Darnaway Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£130,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2011Most recent

    £130,000

    +33.3%over 8 years

  2. 19 February 2003

    £97,500

    +20.7%over 11 months

  3. 8 March 2002

    £80,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 6TR: £185,000 (2024–2009).

On the street

Versus other Darnaway Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Darnaway Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,605

Street avg £2,583

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Darnaway Close

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

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Burrough Close, Birchwood

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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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Arden Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gorse Covert 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 6TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WA3 6TR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 6TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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 17 Darnaway Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.