8, Cowan Way, WA8 9BJ
8 Cowan Way is a 128 m² / 1,378 sq ft detached home in Widnes. It sold for £180,000 in June 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £274k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £306k to £426k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 22 September 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Jun 2016 £180,000 4.6% 2.6% May 2001 £91,000 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 8, Cowan Way.
- Internal area
- 128 square metres (1,378 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £1,406 per square metre (£131 per square foot) in Jun 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,144 per square metre (£199 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Jun 2016 £180,000 £1,406 £274,428 £2,144 May 2001 £91,000 £711 £281,060 £2,196 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 128 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £274,428. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Widnes are now selling for between £2,390 and £3,330 per square metre (£222 and £309 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 128 m², this implies a valuation between £306,000 and £426,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- D
- Plot size
- 248 square metres (2,669 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- March 2021 21/00075/PLD
- Type:
- Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
- Status:
- Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
- Address:
- 8 Cowan Way Widnes Cheshire
- Description:
- Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations at 8 Cowan Way Widnes Cheshire WA8 9BJ
- Summary:
- 10 March 2016 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
- Area:
- 128 sqm (1,378 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
8 Cowan Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £274,428.
- Based on an internal area of 128 m² and recent prices in Widnes, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £306,000 to £426,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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