5 Forest Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 743 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 £172,926 , which equates to approximately £233 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jan 2021 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,926, representing a 28.1% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,926 is:

  • 21.9% lower than the average property price on Forest Drive
  • 21.3% lower than the average in the WN8 6UW postcode area
  • and 9.6% 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 12 August 2020, 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
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£172,926
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£233
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 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 12 Aug 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 25 May 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

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, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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 10% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
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
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WN8 6UW

18 th / 18
Price Rank
21% lower than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 6UW , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,926
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
27 Jan 2021
£135,000
Leasehold
+17.4 %
24 Aug 2012
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Forest Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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