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29 Collen Crescent, Bury, BL8 1JE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 29 Collen Crescent

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

29 Collen Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bury (BL8 1JE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 sits 112.5% above the 2016 sale of £80,000. On the market in October 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Collen Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD56toE54
Low Energy Lighting
33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2014from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD55
Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from May 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Collen Crescent, Bury, BL8 1JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Collen Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

29 Collen Crescent changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.1% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£80,000

Growth on file: 23.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2016Most recent

    £80,000

    +23.1%

  2. 17 August 2016

    £65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 1JE: £150,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Collen Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Collen Crescent is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,026

Street avg £1,313

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Collen Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£142k

1 Cottam Street

BL8 1LQ

2 bed1 bath
£245k

1 Bankhouse Road

BL8 1DS

2 bed
£266k

1 Cheviot Close

BL8 1RA

2 bed
£100k

1 Byrom Street

BL8 1SN

2 bed
£202k

1 Boothfields

BL8 1NZ

3 bed1 bath
£230k

1 All Saints Place

BL8 1ND

3 bed
£234k

1 Bowes Close

BL8 1UA

3 bed1 bath
£258k

1 Bourton Close

BL8 1QU

3 bed1 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Garside Hey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury. 28 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 1JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL8 1JE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 1JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 29 Collen Crescent, Bury, BL8 1JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.