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16 Douglas Avenue, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0NY
This 106 square metre property in Upholland, Skelmersdale, Skelmersdale carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £237,000 in November 2024, up from £181,000 previously.
Property Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
106 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2013from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromE45toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Jun 2024from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£249,000
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Transaction history
+30.9%(5y)
£237,000Latest
Nov 2024£181,000
Feb 2020£148,000
Nov 2013£102,500
Oct 2012£54,950
Dec 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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20 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Aug 2025
£280,000
8 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Nov 2024
£180,000
18 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Dec 2023
£312,000
10 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Jun 2021
£120,000
1 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Nov 2017
£180,000
2 Douglas Avenue Upholland Skelmersdale WN8 0NY
Aug 2017
£168,000
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Douglas Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,236/£2,076 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 60% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 20% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
70 (C)/57 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
106 m²/91 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 85% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.5 t/year/5.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 80% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 15% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Upholland, Skelmersdale
This property is located in Upholland, a neighbourhood within Skelmersdale, a town in the West Lancashire district. It lies on the River Tawd and is within commuting distance of Wigan, Liverpool and Preston.
Upholland is a locality within the town of Skelmersdale in Lancashire, England. Skelmersdale is a town in the West Lancashire district. It sits on the River Tawd, 6 miles (10 km) west of Wigan, 13 miles (21 km) north‑east of Liverpool and 15 miles (24 km) south‑west of Preston. In 2006, Skelmersdale had a population of 38,813. The town is known locally as Skem.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Skelmersdale
Total Crimes
57
Monthly Avg
8
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual32(56%)
Criminal Damage & Arson5(9%)
Burglary4(7%)
Vehicle Crime3(5%)
Drugs3(5%)
Public Order3(5%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Other Theft2(4%)
Robbery2(4%)
Weapons1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Potter Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Ludlow
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Ulverston Drive
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Abbeywood
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Abbeywood
Other Crime
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
22 within 3kmP
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
466m
6 mins
P
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
P
Orrell Holgate Academy
1.3km
15 mins
S
Up Holland High School
1.3km
16 mins
S
St Peter's Catholic High School
1.7km
21 mins
S
Winstanley College
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWellcross Road
Bus Stop158m
2 mins
Alma Hill
Bus Stop166m
2 mins
Wellcross Road
Bus Stop167m
2 mins
Victoria Hotel
Bus Stop301m
4 mins
Parliament Street
Bus Stop367m
4 mins
Ormskirk Road
Bus Stop410m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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52 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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