What kind of home is 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR sell for?

4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR last sold for £200,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £132,000 in September 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2003 and February 2016, 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR rose from £132,000 to £200,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR in?

4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

Is 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR 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 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The closest primary school to 4a, 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 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Birchdale Road, WA4 5AR is London Bridge, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4a, Birchdale Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5AR

Notable views3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace 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 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 30% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Apr 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Birchdale Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

4a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£200,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2016Most recent
£200,000
+5.3%over 9 years
24 November 2006
£190,000
+43.9%over 3 years
28 September 2003
£132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 5AR: £228,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Floor Area for 4a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £3,221

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

2/mo

Steady 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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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

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FAQ

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