Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Birch Lea Close, Bury, BL9 9RZ
Extendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£321,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£220,000)+46%
- Against BL9 9RZ's recent median (£247,000)+30%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£321,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£220,000)+46%
- Against BL9 9RZ's recent median (£247,000)+30%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Birch Lea Close is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL9 9RZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
110 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in BL9 9RZ
5 sales, median £247,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Birch Lea Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
19 November 2019Most recent
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BL9 9RZ: £247,000 (2026–2023).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 20 Birch Lea Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Birch Lea Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Bury (BL9 9RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 110 m² it's 15.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 12 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 45.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 53.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £220,000.
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 gardenYes
- GarageIntegral
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Mar 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 17 March 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2016from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromE49toD62
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Birch Lea Close, Bury, BL9 9RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A recent planning application at 20 Birch Lea Close was refused — worth checking the council file.
2 applications on record at 20 Birch Lea Close, Bury, BL9 9RZ
2decisions2extensions
Flagged:Demolition
- Nov 2024ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demoltion of existing garage and erection of two storey extension at front side and rear; single storey front extension; first floor rear extensions; first floor front extension and full height window to first floor front elevation
- Reference
- 71091
- More recent applications — locked
- DemolitionMar 2025Decision
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Versus other Birch Lea Close homes
Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
20 Birch Lea Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£2,000
Street avg £1,756
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 106 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Redvales Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Luke's CofE Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary507m
- St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary556m
- Holy Cross College16 plus661m
- Bury Church of England High SchoolSecondary906m
Nearest stops
- Redvales RoadBus stop166m
- Saint Peter's RoadBus stop283m
- Swan & CemeteryBus stop297m
- Gigg LaneBus stop377m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences14 reports67%
- Public Order2 reports10%
- Anti-social Behaviour1 reports5%
- Burglary1 reports5%
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL9 9RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Birch Lea Close is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in BL9 9RZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 20 Birch Lea Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Birch Lea Close was lodged in March 2016 at band D and expired in March 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 20 Birch Lea Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 11 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BL9 9RZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Birch Lea Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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