171 Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BW is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 807 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 £259,719 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Nov 2022 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,719, representing a 8.2% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £259,719 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Cowan Way
  • 3.3% higher than the average in the WA8 5BW postcode area
  • and 0.6% 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 13 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£259,719
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

171 Cowan Way, Widnes, Halton, WA8 5BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2017.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor 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 underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WA8 5BW

34 th / 50
Price Rank
3% higher than average
23 rd / 37
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
14 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 5BW , this house's estimated value ranks 34th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 37 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£259,719
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
25 Nov 2022
£240,000
Leasehold
+53.1 %
1 Mar 2018
£156,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2023
rooms: 6
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 785 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 22 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 171 Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Nov 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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