15 Chaffinch Drive, Bury, BL9 6JU
About 15 Chaffinch Drive
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 £177,000 sits 136% 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 sale on file: £75,000 in July 2018.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
15 Chaffinch Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
15 Chaffinch Drive has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.
- Jan 2001ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE/REAR
- Reference
- 00/36970
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
15 Chaffinch Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£177,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£75,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 July 2018Most recent
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 6JU: £125,000 (2025–2018).
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Chaffinch Drive homes
15 Chaffinch Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,087
Street avg £1,505
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.4dB