What kind of home is 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU last sold for £118,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WA3 7NU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU in?

1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU sits in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA3 postcode district.

Is 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU 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 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest primary school to 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is Locking Stumps Community Primary School (118m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Birchwood Community High School (747m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is Heather Close, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Fern Close

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

1 Fern Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7NU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2017); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 79.7% above the 2017 sale of £118,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 51.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2017. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromC72toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU

2decisions6documents

Aug 2023
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
DROPPED KERB & OFF ROAD PARKING
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2023/00104/FULH
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Change Of UseSept 2023Decision

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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.

1 Fern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£118,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 December 2017Most recent
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 7NU: £140,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WA3 7NU

On the street

Versus other Fern Close homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £1,260

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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

Heather Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Locking Stumps Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA3 7NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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