What kind of home is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU last change hands?

14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU last sold for £185,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,500 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and March 2023, 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU rose from £84,500 to £185,000, a change of £100,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

The current EPC rating for 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL9 8NU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU use?

The latest EPC at 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU in?

14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU sits in Unsworth, Bury, Bury. It falls within the BL9 postcode district.

Is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU 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 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

The closest primary school to 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU is Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School (114m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Unsworth Academy (308m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU?

The closest bus stop to 14 Willow Close, BL9 8NU is Sunny Bank Road, 58m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Willow Close

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

14 Willow Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Unsworth, Bury, Bury (BL9 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 41.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 55.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in March 2023.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Mar 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Willow Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£185,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2023Most recent
£185,000
+118.9%over 21 years
29 January 2002
£84,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 8NU: £437,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BL9 8NU

On the street

Versus other Willow Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 14 Willow Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,846

Street avg £2,382

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sunny Bank Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 8NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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