16 Thornton Close, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1UW is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £483,880 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 May 2002 for £163,000. Since then, the value has increased by £320,880, representing a 196.9% increase, or approximately 8.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £483,880 is:

  • 6.6% higher than the average property price on Thornton Close
  • 15.6% higher than the average in the L40 1UW postcode area
  • and 59.9% higher than the average price for Ormskirk 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 15 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£483,880
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Thornton Close, Rufford, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, Lancashire, L40 1UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jul 2020.

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 23 Nov 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to L40 1UW

7 th / 16
Price Rank
16% higher than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% higher than average

Compared to other properties in L40 1UW , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£483,880
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+197 %
23 May 2002
£163,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £354,950
sale date: 23 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 2 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 16 Thornton Close, Rufford, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, Lancashire, L40 1UW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 May 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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