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4 Cobbs Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3BY

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Cobbs Lane

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

4 Cobbs Lane is a semi-detached house in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £337,500 in March 2026. Across 2000–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 88.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromF37toD59
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
10%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cobbs Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Cobbs Lane has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 4 Cobbs Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£337,500

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2026Most recent

    £337,500

    +57.7%over 2 years

  2. 11 October 2023

    £214,000

    +13.8%over 1 year

  3. 17 March 2022

    £188,000

    +347.6%over 21 years

  4. 7 June 2000

    £42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 3BY: £385,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Cobbs Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Cobbs Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,835

Street avg £2,507

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Cobbs Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£342k

1 Benvarden Gardens

WA4 3EB

£346k

1 Dingleway, Appleton

WA4 3AB

£350k

1 Cobbs Lane, Appleton

WA4 3BY

3 bed
£351k

1 Dairy Farm Cottage, Lumb Brook Road, Appleton

WA4 3HJ

£351k

1 Greenfields Avenue, Appleton

WA4 3BE

3 bed
£352k

1 Bridge Lane, Appleton

WA4 3BU

3 bed2 bath
£293k

1 Bernard Avenue, Appleton

WA4 3BD

3 bed1 bath
£281k

1 Beverley Avenue, Appleton

WA4 3BB

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Warrington report

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bridge Lane Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA4 3BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WA4 3BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Cobbs Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.