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2 Alexander Drive, Bury, BL9 8PF

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 2 Alexander Drive

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

2 Alexander Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bury (BL9 8PF). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 80.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 89 m² it's 18.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 24 EPCs). Sold August 2024 for £280,000.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromE48toD63
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alexander Drive, Bury, BL9 8PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alexander Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Alexander Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2024Most recent

    £280,000

    +367.1%over 24 years

  2. 12 July 2000

    £59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 8PF: £265,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Alexander Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Alexander Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,146

Street avg £2,246

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Alexander Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£294k

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1 Borden Way

BL9 8QF

3 bed1 bath
£323k

1 Alton Close

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3 bed
£325k

1 Brookdene Road

BL9 8ND

3 bed
£331k

1 Bloomfield Drive

BL9 8JX

3 bed
£333k

1 Bent Fold Drive

BL9 8NG

3 bed1 bath
£363k

1 Castle Road

BL9 8JL

3 bed1 bath
£365k

1 Blenheim Close

BL9 8BY

3 bed
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.
Full Bury report

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Randale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Unsworth Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BL9 8PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Alexander Drive, Bury, BL9 8PF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.