17 Forest Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,941 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 May 2021 for £142,500. Since then, the value has increased by £40,441, representing a 28.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,941 is:

  • 17.3% lower than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 16.8% lower than the average in the WN8 6UW postcode area
  • and 4.4% lower than the average price for Skelmersdale 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 1 February 2021, 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
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£182,941
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Forest Drive, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 6UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2021.

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 17 Feb 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN8 6UW

16 th / 18
Price Rank
17% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
34% smaller than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 6UW , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 18. 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
£182,941
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
28 May 2021
£142,500
Leasehold
+10.5 %
27 Sep 2018
£129,000
Leasehold
+3.2 %
6 May 2016
£125,000
Leasehold
-4.9 %
14 May 2010
£131,500
Leasehold
+139.1 %
28 Jan 2000
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2014

Data Sources

The property at 17 Forest Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UW appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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