42 High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £106,407 , which equates to approximately £168 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2015 for £68,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,407, representing a 56.5% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £106,407 is:

  • 36.3% lower than the average property price on High Street
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the WN8 8AP postcode area
  • and 48.2% lower than the average price for Skelmersdale 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 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WN8 8AP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£106,407
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£168
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 High Street, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 8AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2025.

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 16 Apr 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • 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 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN8 8AP

8 th / 23
Price Rank
8% lower than average
20 th / 20
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
6 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 8AP , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 20 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 20th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£106,407
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
5 May 2015
£68,000
Leasehold
-17.1 %
24 Aug 2006
£82,000
Leasehold
+121.6 %
26 May 2000
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £85,500
sale date: 6 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 42 High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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