What kind of home is 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP last sold for £172,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and September 2021, 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP rose from £117,000 to £172,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP have?

The current EPC rating for 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP use?

The latest EPC at 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP in?

2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP sits in Bury. It falls within the BL9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

Police records around 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

The closest primary school to 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP is St Thomas Church of England Primary School (278m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bury College (756m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP?

The closest bus stop to 2c, Benson Street, BL9 7EP is Hurst Street, 116m away. The nearest tram option is Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), 729m away.

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2c, Benson Street, Bury, BL9 7EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2c

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

2c is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 7EP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 25% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 266.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2021 for £172,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2c, Benson Street, Bury, BL9 7EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2c has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Latest sale on 2c was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£172,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2021Most recent
£172,000
+47.0%over 5 years
22 October 2015
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 7EP: £120,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in BL9 7EP

On the street

Versus other Benson Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2c runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,293

Street avg £1,009

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hurst Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Thomas Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL9 7EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 7EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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