What kind of home is 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY last sold for £214,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,000 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and October 2023, 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY rose from £42,000 to £214,000, a change of £172,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 76% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA4 3BY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY use?

The latest EPC at 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY 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 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY in?

4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

Police records around 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

The closest primary school to 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY is The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School (149m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (642m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cobbs Lane, WA4 3BY is Bridge Lane Shops, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cobbs Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3BY

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 is 34.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £214,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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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.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£214,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2023Most recent
£214,000
+13.8%over 1 year
17 March 2022
£188,000
+347.6%over 21 years
7 June 2000
£42,000

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

Nearby sales in WA4 3BY

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Cobbs Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,432

Street avg £2,507

Below

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

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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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£244k

1 Dale Lane, Appleton

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1 Cobbs Lane, Appleton

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3 bed

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

2/mo

Steady 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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