14 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £258,766 , which equates to approximately £221 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2017 for £167,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,766, representing a 54.9% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,766 is:

  • 6.1% higher than the average property price on Orkney Close
  • 6.0% higher than the average in the WA8 3YL postcode area
  • and 1.0% lower than the average price for Widnes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£258,766
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£221
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

14 Orkney Close, Widnes, Halton, WA8 3YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jan 2017.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WA8 3YL

4 th / 14
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 3YL , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,766
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
28 Apr 2017
£167,000
Leasehold
-4.6 %
17 Mar 2017
£175,000
Leasehold
+8 %
3 Jun 2005
£162,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 14 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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