16 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
About 16 Willow Close
16 Willow Close is a semi-detached house in Unsworth, Bury, Bury (BL9 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
Held since June 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 32.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 sits 105.6% above the 2003 sale of £125,000. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Know exactly what you're buying at 16 Willow Close
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
16 Willow Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 Willow Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
16 Willow Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).
£257,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 32.8% per year over 1 year.
£125,000
Growth on file: 32.8% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
12 June 2003Most recent
£125,000
+47.9%over 1 year24 January 2002
£84,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 8NU: £360,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in BL9 8NU
10 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
Sold May 2024
£255,0007 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
Sold May 2024
£500,5004 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
Sold May 2023
£567,50014 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
Sold Mar 2023
£185,00015 Willow Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NU
Sold May 2022
£360,000
Everything we know about 16 Willow Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Willow Close homes
On floor area, 16 Willow Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,866
Street avg £2,458
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.5dB