3 Central Buildings, Flat, Kingsway, Manchester, M19 1SP
About 3 Central Buildings
3 Central Buildings is a mid-terrace house in Manchester (M19 1SP). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2020. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.
Know exactly what you're buying at 3 Central Buildings
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 system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
A recent planning application at 3 Central Buildings was refused — worth checking the council file.
- Apr 2024RenovationFullIn report
Retention of ground floor studio apartment (Use Class C3) with associated elevational alterations.
- Agent
- Debtal Architecture Ltd
Retrospective- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 139406/FO/2024
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Central Buildings
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
- A planning decision worth checking
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Sales history & valuation
3 Central Buildings has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£176,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Everything we know about 3 Central Buildings, 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
- A planning decision worth checking
Versus other Kingsway homes
3 Central Buildings is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Green End Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Burnage Academy for Boys. 46 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
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB