What kind of home is 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW sell for?

2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW last sold for £90,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW 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 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW in?

2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW sits in Bury. It falls within the BL9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

Police records around 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW 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 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

The closest primary school to 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW is East Ward Community Primary School (115m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hazel Wood High School (264m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW is Maxwell Street, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Does 2 Chestnut Avenue, BL9 7QW have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.82 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.92 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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2 Chestnut Avenue, Bury, BL9 7QW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 2 Chestnut Avenue

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

2 Chestnut Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 7QW). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 85.6% above the 2017 sale of £90,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017).

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE53toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Avenue, Bury, BL9 7QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chestnut Avenue 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.

2 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 October 2017Most recent
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 7QW: £135,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in BL9 7QW

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Chestnut Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,406

Street avg £1,869

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£156k

1 Benson Street

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Castle Hill Road

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2 bed1 bath

£274k

1 Broadbent Drive

BL9 7TN

2 bed1 bath

£146k

1 Beech Street

BL9 7DE

3 bed

£415k

1 Bridgefield Drive

BL9 7PE

2 bed1 bath

£212k

1 Birchfield Avenue

BL9 7JF

3 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Maxwell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

East Ward Community Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 7QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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