Our Data Sources
159, Cowan Way, Widnes has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 159, Cowan Way, Widnes, we estimate a market value of £249,222 and a rental value of £1,165 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £220,740 and £1,032 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 159, Cowan Way, Widnes as measuring 194 m2.
That makes it the 21st largest plot in the postcode, where 30 of the 77 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
159, Cowan Way, Widnes has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Jun 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 159, Cowan Way, Widnes completed on 14th June 2019 at £170,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 4.4% over the period since June 2019.
- Sold Jun 2019£170,000
- Sold Feb 2015£130,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2019 117 properties similar to 159, Cowan Way, Widnes have sold within a radius of 700 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 16th February 2026, was 99, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BW, a leasehold house which sold for £240,000.
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- Sold Feb 2026£240,000 | 3 Bed House99, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BW99, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BW
- Sold Dec 2025£193,000 | 3 Bed House223, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BX223, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 5BX
- Sold Dec 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House31, Chetwood Drive, Widnes, WA8 9BL31, Chetwood Drive, Widnes, WA8 9BL
- Sold Nov 2025£250,000 | 3 Bed House78, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 9BP78, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 9BP
- Sold Oct 2025£190,000 | 3 Bed House56, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 9BP56, Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8 9BP
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £321,633, ranging from £232,714 to £759,678.
- 157 Cowan Way
3 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £252,197
- 161 Cowan Way
3 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £238,881
- 163 Cowan Way
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £275,637
- 153 Cowan Way
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £235,642
- 12 Stratton Park
5 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £759,678
Location Comparison
Of the 174 addresses on Cowan Way, Widnes, WA8, 159, Cowan Way, Widnes comes out as the 122nd largest and the 123rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £20k more expensive than the average property across the WA8 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School800 m away
- Lunts Heath Primary School900 m away
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery1.2 km away
- Wade Deacon High School1.5 km away
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School1.6 km away
- Ormiston Chadwick Academy2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Widnes|1.2 km away
- Hough Green|2.7 km away
- Rainhill|3.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












