What type of property is 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What did 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU sell for?

17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU last sold for £165,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,000 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and January 2025, 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU rose from £84,000 to £165,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The current EPC rating for 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

17 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.

Where is 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU located?

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

What is crime like near 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

Police records around 17 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.

Which schools serve 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Fern Close, WA3 7NU is Heather Close, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Fern Close

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

17 Fern Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birchwood, Warrington, Warrington (WA3 7NU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 18.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 86.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £165,000 in January 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

ParkingOff street
Corner plotYes

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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)

Apr 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 24 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Fern Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Fern 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.

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

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£165,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 January 2025Most recent
£165,000
+96.4%over 11 years
15 February 2013
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA3 7NU: £123,000 (2024–2017).

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.

On price per m², 17 Fern Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,941

Street avg £1,226

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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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WA3 7LE

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1 Gosling Road, Croft

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3 bed

£386k

1 Dunscar Close, Birchwood

WA3 7LS

3 bed2 bath

£422k

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WA3 7NH

3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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