9 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 721 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 £246,154 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Oct 2017 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,154, representing a 53.8% increase, or approximately 6.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,154 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on Orkney Close
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the WA8 3YL postcode area
  • and 5.8% 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 20 November 2014, 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
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£246,154
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

9 Orkney Close, Widnes, Halton, WA8 3YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 2014.

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 2 May 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WA8 3YL

8 th / 14
Price Rank
1% higher than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 3YL , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,154
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
6 Oct 2017
£160,000
Leasehold
+39.2 %
29 Jun 2012
£114,950
Leasehold
+32.1 %
28 Mar 2003
£87,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2008

Data Sources

The property at 9 Orkney Close, Widnes, WA8 3YL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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