What kind of home is 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG last sold for £290,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £233,500 in June 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2011 and December 2019, 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG rose from £233,500 to £290,000, a change of £56,500. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The current EPC rating for 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BL8 4DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

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

Which area is 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG in?

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

Is 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The closest primary school to 2 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 transport links are near 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Kensington Close, BL8 4DG is Newcombe Road, 259m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Kensington Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DG

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Kensington Close

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

2 Kensington Close is a semi-detached house in Greenmount, Bury, Bury (BL8 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 166 m² it's 27.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 4 EPCs). Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 is 36.9% above the 2019 sale price. Sold December 2019 for £290,000.

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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.

2 Kensington Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE39toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kensington Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Kensington Close has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application 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.

2 Kensington Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£290,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2019Most recent
£290,000
-3.3%
29 November 2019
£300,000
+28.5%over 8 years
5 June 2011
£233,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL8 4DG: £250,000 (2018–2013).

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.

On price per m², 2 Kensington Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,747

Street avg £2,423

Strongly below

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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4 bed2 bath

£342k

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1 Brookhouse Close, Greenmount

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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