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Thorn Topp, Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8 3QL

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
148 m²
1593 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Thorn Topp

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

Thorn Topp is a detached house in Affetside, Bury, Bury (BL8 3QL). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 96), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Thorn Topp's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from May 2014
EPC improved fromE53toD61
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
53%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Thorn Topp, Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8 3QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Thorn Topp has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Thorn Topp, Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8 3QL

2decisions1extensions1nearby
  1. Sept 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION TO FORM ROOM OVER EXISTING GARAGE WITH FRONT DORMER WINDOW

    Reference
    01/38127
    Full record in report
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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.

Thorn Topp has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 3QL: £550,000 (2025–2002).

On the street

Versus other Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 52 (E)

On par

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 232 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 11.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Thorn Topp

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

Larger development activity nearby

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

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

0.5 km

Higher Barn Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw. 13 schools nearby.

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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 3QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL8 3QL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 3QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 Thorn Topp, Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8 3QL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.