What kind of home is 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD is a detached house.

When did 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD last change hands?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD last sold for £645,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £585,000 in September 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2005 and July 2015, 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD rose from £585,000 to £645,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD has a recorded floor area of 246 m² (2,648 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD have?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD in?

1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD sits in Daresbury, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

Police records around 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD 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 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

The closest primary school to 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD is Daresbury Primary School (459m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sandymoor Ormiston Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Brackens, WA4 4GD is D Park Hotel, 402m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Brackens, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4GD

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

246 m²

2648 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 The Brackens

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

1 The Brackens is a detached house in Daresbury, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 4GD). It has a recorded floor area of 246 m² (around 2648 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across 2005–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £967,000 is 49.9% above the 2015 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 EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD60

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Brackens, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Brackens has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

5 applications on record at 1 The Brackens, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4GD

5decisions3extensions36documents3nearby

Oct 2018
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Proposed felling and replacement of 4 no. Pine (T1 - T4) and 1 no. Cedar (T5) within group G4 of TPO 075 at
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
18/00375/TPO
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2023Decision
ExtensionDec 2022Decision

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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.

1 The Brackens saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£967,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£645,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 July 2015Most recent
£645,000
-2.3%over 5 years
24 September 2009
£660,000
+12.8%over 3 years
29 September 2005
£585,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 4GD: £680,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in WA4 4GD

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Versus other The Brackens homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 The Brackens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,622

Street avg £2,703

Below

Floor Area

246 m²

Street avg 246 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

D Park Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Daresbury Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA4 4GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 4GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

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60 dB

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Common questions

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