What type of property is 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX last change hands?

1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX last sold for £905,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £258,000 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and November 2022, 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX rose from £258,000 to £905,000, a change of £647,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX has a recorded floor area of 333 m² (3,584 sq ft), around 67 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WA4 5JX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX 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 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX located?

1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX sits in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington. It falls within the WA4 postcode district.

Is 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX 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 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

The closest primary school to 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX is Broomfields Junior School (371m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bridgewater High School (303m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Caversham Close, WA4 5JX is Epsom Gardens, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Caversham Close, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5JX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

333 m²

3584 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Caversham Close

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

1 Caversham Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Appleton, Warrington, Warrington (WA4 5JX). It has a recorded floor area of 333 m² (around 3584 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,131,000 is 25% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2022 for £905,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Corner plotYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromD59toC75

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Caversham Close, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Caversham Close 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.

1 Caversham Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£1,131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£905,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

11 November 2022Most recent
£905,000
+250.8%over 25 years
31 October 1997
£258,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WA4 5JX: £395,000 (2013–1995).

Nearby sales in WA4 5JX

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Epsom Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bridgewater High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WA4 5JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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