18 Ashford Close, Bury, BL8 2XE
About 18 Ashford Close
18 Ashford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bury (BL8 2XE). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 45.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in April 2024.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
18 Ashford Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 August 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
18 Ashford Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
18 Ashford Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£384,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 24 years.
£350,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
28 April 2024Most recent
£350,000
+259.0%over 24 years24 January 2000
£97,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 2XE: £225,000 (2025–2005).
Versus other Ashford Close homes
On co₂ emissions, 18 Ashford Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,125
Street avg £2,604
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.3 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Powell Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Stephen's Church of England 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB







