What kind of home is 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE sell for?

23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE last sold for £170,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,500 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and May 2017, 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE rose from £143,500 to £170,000, a change of £26,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE use?

The latest EPC at 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE in?

23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE sits in Bury. It falls within the BL9 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

Police records around 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE 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 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

The closest primary school to 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE is Sunny Bank Primary School (225m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Unsworth Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE?

The closest bus stop to 23 Ajax Drive, BL9 8EE is Manchester Road, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Ajax Drive, Bury, BL9 8EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Ajax Drive

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

23 Ajax Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 8EE). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 sits 68.2% above the 2017 sale of £170,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in May 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Apr 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Feb 2026from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%45%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Ajax Drive, Bury, BL9 8EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Ajax Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

23 Ajax Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£170,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 May 2017Most recent
£170,000
+18.5%over 4 years
12 July 2012
£143,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 8EE: £262,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in BL9 8EE

On the street

Versus other Ajax Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 23 Ajax Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,267

Street avg £2,520

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Manchester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sunny Bank Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL9 8EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 8EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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