9 Forge Close, Widnes, WA8 5HJ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,345 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 £380,061 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2015 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £160,061, representing a 72.8% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £380,061 is:

  • 2.8% higher than the average property price on Forge Close
  • 11.6% higher than the average in the WA8 5HJ postcode area
  • and 1.0% higher 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 6 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£380,061
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

9 Forge Close, Widnes, Knowsley, Merseyside, WA8 5HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2016.

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 14 Mar 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Sale History

Today
£380,061
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
28 Oct 2015
£220,000
Leasehold
+47.2 %
15 Apr 2002
£149,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 911 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 9 Forge Close, Widnes, WA8 5HJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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