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1 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU

EPC A
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 93
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 1 Chaffinch Drive

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

1 Chaffinch Drive is a semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 6JU). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

1 Chaffinch Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
A93
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jan 2009
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromC69toD65
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Mar 2026from Feb 2024
EPC improved fromD65toB82
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (60 kWp) installed

Mar 2026from Mar 2026
EPC improved fromB82toA93
Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC A

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chaffinch Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications 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.

1 Chaffinch Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 BL9 6JU: £142,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Drive homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Chaffinch Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

93 (A)

Street avg 78 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chaffinch Drive

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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
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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1 Bullfinch Drive

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£171k

1 Cornfield Close

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2 bed1 bath
£172k

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3 bed1 bath
£177k

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£178k

1 Blossom Walk

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£139k

1 Brookshaw Street

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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.
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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Thrush Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 BL9 6JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BL9 6JU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 6JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.