What type of property is 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ last sold for £695,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and December 2023, 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ rose from £220,000 to £695,000, a change of £475,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WA4 5DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ located?

12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

Police records around 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ 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.

Which schools serve 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ is Broomfields Junior School (1.2km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (1.3km).

How well connected is 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Birchways, WA4 5DQ is Cann Lane South, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Birchways, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5DQ

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Birchways

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

12 Birchways is a three-bedroom detached house in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 109.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £695,000 in December 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Birchways, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Birchways has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Birchways has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£712,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£695,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2023Most recent
£695,000
+215.9%over 25 years
29 October 1998
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 5DQ: £567,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WA4 5DQ

On the street

Versus other Birchways homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Birchways lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,826

Street avg £3,243

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 165 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cann Lane South — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Broomfields Junior School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WA4 5DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 5DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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