What type of property is 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA last change hands?

28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA last sold for £720,000 in January 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £154,450 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and January 2026, 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA rose from £154,450 to £720,000, a change of £565,550. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA4 5FA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA located?

28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

Is 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA in a safe area?

Police records around 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA 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 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

The closest primary school to 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA is Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School (725m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA?

The closest bus stop to 28 Barshaw Gardens, WA4 5FA is Stoneacre Gardens, 308m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Barshaw Gardens, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5FA

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Barshaw Gardens

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

28 Barshaw Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 5FA). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (163 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £720,000 — fresh data. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 115.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Nov 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Barshaw Gardens, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 28 Barshaw Gardens, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5FA

0decisions1extensions22documents

Dec 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed extension to first floor over garage and single storey extension to the rear.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
2012/20784
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ConditionsApr 2013Decision

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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.

28 Barshaw Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£782,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£720,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2026Most recent
£720,000
+60.0%over 15 years
19 April 2010
£450,000
+191.4%over 14 years
29 March 1996
£154,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 5FA: £725,000 (2025–2023).

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Versus other Barshaw Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 28 Barshaw Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,186

Street avg £2,711

On par

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Stoneacre Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 5FA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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