What type of property is 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is a semi-detached house.

What did 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS sell for?

9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS last sold for £172,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and June 2024, 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS rose from £82,000 to £172,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

9 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 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

Police records around 9 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 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

How well connected is 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bracken Close, WA3 7NS is Copperfield Close, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Bracken Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Bracken Close

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

9 Bracken Close is a semi-detached house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7NS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 12.2% below the 2024 sale of £172,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £172,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 April 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from May 2011

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2020from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bracken Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bracken Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 9 Bracken Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£172,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2024Most recent
£172,000
+109.8%over 12 years
3 August 2011
£82,000

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 price per m², 9 Bracken Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,955

Street avg £1,310

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 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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