What kind of home is 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ sell for?

12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ last sold for £110,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £47,500 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1998 and March 2016, 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ rose from £47,500 to £110,000, a change of £62,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WA3 7EQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ in?

12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ sits in Croft, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

Police records around 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ 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 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ is Croft Primary School (267m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birchwood Community High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Abbey Close, WA3 7EQ is The Horseshoe, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Abbey Close, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7EQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Abbey Close

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

12 Abbey Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Croft, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 50 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 32.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2015

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Abbey Close, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Abbey 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 1998.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£110,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£110,000
+131.6%over 18 years
27 March 1998
£47,500
13 March 1998
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 7EQ: £235,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WA3 7EQ

On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Abbey Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,200

Street avg £2,323

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£212k

1 Fern Close, Birchwood

WA3 7NU

3 bed

£235k

1 Havisham Close, Birchwood

WA3 7NB

3 bed

£246k

1 Gerrard Road, Croft

WA3 7HW

3 bed1 bath

£311k

1 Deacons Close, Croft

WA3 7EN

3 bed2 bath

£339k

1 Eaves Brow Road, Croft

WA3 7LE

3 bed1 bath

£345k

1 Gosling Road, Croft

WA3 7LN

3 bed

£386k

1 Dunscar Close, Birchwood

WA3 7LS

3 bed2 bath

£422k

1 Holmes Court, Birchwood

WA3 7NH

3 bed2 bath

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

0.2 km

The Horseshoe — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Croft Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA3 7EQ 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 7EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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