55 Ferndale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 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 £86,858 , which equates to approximately £102 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2002 for £25,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,858, representing a 247.4% increase, or approximately 10.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £86,858 is:

  • 43.1% lower than the average property price on Ferndale
  • 33.0% lower than the average in the WN8 6QY postcode area
  • and 54.6% lower than the average price for Skelmersdale as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 16 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£86,858
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£102
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Ferndale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 6QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 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 21 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WN8 6QY

21 st / 23
Price Rank
33% lower than average
8 th / 19
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 6QY , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 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 8th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£86,858
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+247 %
21 May 2002
£25,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £83,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £71,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2018
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £69,950
sale date: 21 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 844 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2009
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £47,500
sale date: 15 Jun 2005

Data Sources

The property at 55 Ferndale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 6QY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 May 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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