What type of property is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG last change hands?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG last sold for £245,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and May 2013, 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG rose from £145,000 to £245,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +15.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG have?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG located?

1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG sits in Greenmount, Bury, Bury. It falls within the BL8 postcode district.

Is 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 69% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The closest primary school to 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is Holcombe Brook Primary School (288m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodhey High School (954m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is Newcombe Road, 259m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Kensington Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Kensington Close

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

1 Kensington Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Greenmount, Bury, Bury (BL8 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 is 48.6% above the 2013 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 Kensington Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Sept 2022

Current Certificate

Sept 2012

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 September 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kensington Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Kensington Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DG

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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 Kensington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£245,000

Growth on file: 15.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2013Most recent
£245,000
+69.0%over 3 years
12 August 2009
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 4DG: £290,000 (2019–2016).

Nearby sales in BL8 4DG

On the street

Versus other Kensington Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Kensington Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,828

Street avg £2,403

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Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Newcombe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holcombe Brook Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL8 4DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 4DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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