70 Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £273,588 , which equates to approximately £219 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Feb 2023 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,588, representing a 11.7% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,588 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Smithy Lane
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the WA8 5DF postcode area
  • and 25.3% lower 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 19 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£219
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Knowsley, Merseyside, WA8 5DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2022.

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 May 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WA8 5DF

12 th / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 5DF , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 3rd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
27 Feb 2023
£245,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 897 sq ft
sale price: £169,950
sale date: 15 Jan 2016
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £218,500
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2018
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 70 Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Knowsley, Merseyside, WA8 5DF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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