20 Francis Close, Widnes, WA8 8SU is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 829 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 £149,317 , which equates to approximately £180 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2014 for £83,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,317, representing a 79.9% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,317 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Francis Close
  • 8.4% higher than the average in the WA8 8SU postcode area
  • and 42.8% lower than the average price for Widnes as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£149,317
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£180
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Francis Close, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2023.

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 8 Jul 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 61.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WA8 8SU

11 th / 20
Price Rank
8% higher than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 8SU , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 15 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 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,317
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
20 Feb 2014
£83,000
Leasehold
+151.5 %
7 May 2002
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2017
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 19 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £66,950
sale date: 13 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 20 Francis Close, Widnes, WA8 8SU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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