What type of property is 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS last change hands?

23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS last sold for £159,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS 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.

Where is 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS located?

23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS sits in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

Police records around 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS 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 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The closest primary school to 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is Locking Stumps Community Primary School (268m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birchwood Community High School (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is Copperfield Close, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Bracken Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NS

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 23 Bracken Close

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

23 Bracken Close is a mid-terrace house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7NS). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 10.1% below the 2025 sale of £159,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 67.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £159,000.

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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.

23 Bracken Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Sept 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

73%11%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD63toB81

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bracken Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bracken 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.

23 Bracken Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£159,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 July 2025Most recent
£159,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 7NS: £150,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in WA3 7NS

On the street

Versus other Bracken Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 23 Bracken Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,787

Street avg £1,323

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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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

Copperfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Locking Stumps Community Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA3 7NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 7NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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