What kind of home is 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU last change hands?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU last sold for £165,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,995 in February 2003, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2003 and April 2019, 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU rose from £59,995 to £165,000, a change of £105,005. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M11 1GU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU have?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU has council approval for side and rear extension granted in August 2019 under ref. 123919/FH/2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU 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 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU in?

3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU sits in Openshaw, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M11 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU?

The closest primary school to 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU is St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (382m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fairfield High School for Girls (469m), with 12 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Rayleigh Avenue, M11 1GU is Ashbrook Street, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Fairfield Rail Station, 462m away.

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3 Rayleigh Avenue, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1GU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Rayleigh Avenue

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

3 Rayleigh Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Openshaw, Manchester, Manchester (M11 1GU). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 sits 59.4% above the 2019 sale of £165,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: April 2019 at £165,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Rayleigh Avenue, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Rayleigh Avenue has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Aug 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to create additional living accommodation
Agent
SNJ Architectural Design Ltd
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
123919/FH/2019
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What's in 3 Rayleigh Avenue, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1GU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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 2003.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£165,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2019Most recent
£165,000
+175.0%over 16 years
21 February 2003
£59,995

Median price across the last 4 sales in M11 1GU: £121,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in M11 1GU

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On the street

Versus other Rayleigh Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Rayleigh Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,719

Street avg £1,718

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Manchester district page.

Full Manchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ashbrook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M11 1GU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M11 1GU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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