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1 Westcombe Drive, Bury, BL8 1DN

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 28
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Westcombe Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Westcombe Drive is a semi-detached house in Bury (BL8 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an F (score 28), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 68), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 68.2% above the 2018 sale of £149,850. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £149,850.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Westcombe Drive sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate
Aug 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F28
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 August 2028

1 year remaining
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Westcombe Drive, Bury, BL8 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Westcombe Drive, Bury, BL8 1DN

1decisions1extensions24documents6nearby
  1. Jan 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension at rear and first floor extension at side/rear

    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    63335
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Westcombe Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£149,850

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 October 2018Most recent

    £149,850

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 1DN: £230,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Westcombe Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Westcombe Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,827

Street avg £2,139

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Westcombe Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bury district page.
Full Bury report

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Grantham Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodbank Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL8 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL8 1DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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