78 Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RG is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,496 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £245,597 , which equates to approximately £164 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jan 2011 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,597, representing a 58.4% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,597 is:

  • 5.8% lower than the average property price on Rookwood Avenue
  • 9.0% lower than the average in the PR7 1RG postcode area
  • and 12.2% higher than the average price for Chorley 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 18 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£245,597
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£164
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 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 15 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 51%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR7 1RG

22 nd / 28
Price Rank
9% lower than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
41% bigger than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR7 1RG , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,597
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
7 Jan 2011
£155,000
Leasehold
-7.2 %
26 Nov 2007
£167,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £231,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £273,500
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 78 Rookwood Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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