5 Birley Street, Bury, BL9 5DT
About 5 Birley Street
5 Birley Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bury (BL9 5DT). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 sits 86% above the 2012 sale of £78,500. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
5 Birley Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
5 Birley Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
12applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Birley Street
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Birley Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 10 years.
£78,500
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
23 August 2012Most recent
£78,500
+121.1%over 10 years16 June 2002
£35,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 5DT: £117,500 (2025–2022).
Everything we know about 5 Birley Street, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Birley Street homes
5 Birley Street is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£981
Street avg £1,311
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hornby Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB