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15 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 15 Chaffinch Drive

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

15 Chaffinch Drive is a semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 6JU). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 148% above the 2018 sale of £75,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 69 m² it's 15% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 34 EPCs). Last changed hands 8 years ago, in July 2018.

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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.

15 Chaffinch Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromD68toC74
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Chaffinch Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 15 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU

1decisions1extensions10nearby
  1. Jan 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE/REAR

    Reference
    00/36970
    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.

15 Chaffinch Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2018Most recent

    £75,000

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.

15 Chaffinch Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,087

Street avg £1,600

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 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

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

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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

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.