What type of property is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The current EPC rating for 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR located?

20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

Is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR 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 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The closest primary school to 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is Stockton Heath Primary School (535m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (571m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is London Bridge, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Birchdale Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5AR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Birchdale Road

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

20 Birchdale Road is a semi-detached house in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 5AR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 September 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

85%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Birchdale Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Birchdale Road has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Birchdale Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 5AR: £280,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WA4 5AR

On the street

Versus other Birchdale Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 20 Birchdale Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£304k

1 Camberley Heath Drive, Appleton

WA4 5GP

£285k

1 Ashley Court, Field Lane, Appleton

WA4 5HS

2 bed

£372k

1 Belfry Gardens, Appleton

WA4 5GS

3 bed3 bath

£372k

1 Birchdale Road, Appleton

WA4 5AR

£388k

1 Ashford Drive, Appleton

WA4 5GG

3 bed2 bath

£392k

1 Acton Avenue, Appleton

WA4 5PS

£400k

1 Beechways, Appleton

WA4 5EL

5 bed

£404k

1 Cortland Gardens, Appleton

WA4 5RX

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

0.1 km

London Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stockton Heath Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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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 5AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 5AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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