8 Somerset Avenue, Chorley, PR7 1RD is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £196,538 , which equates to approximately £210 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Aug 2011 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,538, representing a 57.2% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,538 is:

  • 11.1% lower than the average property price on Somerset Avenue
  • 8.3% lower than the average in the PR7 1RD postcode area
  • and 10.2% lower than the average price for Chorley 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 10 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£196,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£210
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Somerset Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Nov 2021.

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 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

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, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to PR7 1RD

8 th / 11
Price Rank
8% lower than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR7 1RD , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
16 Aug 2011
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £219,265
sale date: 10 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2020
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £137,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 8 Somerset Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Aug 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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