29 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £264,072 , which equates to approximately £248 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2022 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,072, representing a 7.8% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,072 is:

  • 8.2% higher than the average property price on Orkney Close
  • 8.1% higher than the average in the WA8 3YL postcode area
  • and 1.1% higher 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 20 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,072
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£248
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Orkney Close, Widnes, Halton, WA8 3YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 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 9 Apr 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WA8 3YL

6 th / 14
Price Rank
8% higher than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 3YL , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,072
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
2 Dec 2022
£245,000
Leasehold
+28.9 %
7 Dec 2020
£190,000
Leasehold
+8.6 %
4 Jan 2018
£175,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
1 Sep 2014
£135,000
Leasehold
+246.2 %
31 Jul 1998
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2008
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £56,950
sale date: 28 May 1999

Data Sources

The property at 29 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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