What kind of home is 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU last change hands?

12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU last sold for £85,000 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU use?

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

What is the council tax band for 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU 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.

Which area is 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU in?

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

Is 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest primary school to 12 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 is the nearest station to 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is Heather Close, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Fern Close

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

12 Fern Close is a mid-terrace house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7NU). 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 (January 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in June 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 103.5% above the 2004 sale of £85,000.

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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

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 January 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Fern 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.

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

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2004Most recent
£85,000

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.

EPC Rating for 12 Fern Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£966

Street avg £1,315

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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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