What type of property is 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF last change hands?

1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF last sold for £265,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF is F with a score of 24 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF records bottled lpg as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF located?

1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF sits in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

Police records around 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF 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.

Which schools serve 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

The closest primary school to 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF is Appleton Thorn Primary School (828m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (2.3km).

What transport links are near 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, WA4 4SF is Walnut Tree Lane, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4SF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 24

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Cross Cottage

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

1 Cross Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 4SF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an F (score 24), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2016); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 55), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on bottled lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 is 32.8% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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 2026

EPC Rating

F24

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD59toF24

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cross Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 May 2017Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in WA4 4SF: £374,500 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in WA4 4SF

2 Cross Cottage, Pepper Street, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4SF
Sold Jan 2022
£499,000

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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

0.0 km

Walnut Tree Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Appleton Thorn Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 4SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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