What kind of home is The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP is a detached house.

What did The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP sell for?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP last sold for £895,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £374,000 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and October 2016, The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP rose from £374,000 to £895,000, a change of £521,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The current EPC rating for The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (2,928 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP use?

The latest EPC at The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP has 5 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 registered or pending), most recent in August 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP in?

The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP sits in Grappenhall, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

Police records around The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP show an average of 211 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The closest primary school to The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP is Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School (22m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP?

The closest bus stop to The Poplars, Church Lane, WA4 3EP is Euclid Avenue, 248m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Poplars, Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

272 m²

2928 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About The Poplars

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

The Poplars is a detached house in Grappenhall, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 3EP). It has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (around 2928 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,177,000 is 31.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

The Poplars's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Mar 2025

Current Certificate

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

18.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 March 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Poplars, Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Poplars sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

5 applications on record at The Poplars, Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP

3decisions21documents1nearby

Flagged:Conservation area

Sept 2001
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PROPOSED GREENHOUSE AND POTTING SHED.
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A01/43511
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Tree WorksAug 2019Decision
Tree WorksSept 2017Decision

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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.

Latest sale on The Poplars was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£895,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2016Most recent
£895,000
+139.3%over 18 years
27 March 1998
£374,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 3EP: £647,500 (2025–2002).

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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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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Euclid Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 3EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

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