What type of property is 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ?

12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ last change hands?

12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ last sold for £265,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and September 2021, 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ rose from £145,000 to £265,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ?

12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ?

12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ located?

12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

Is 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 92% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ is St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (402m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whalley Range 11-18 High School (693m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Alford Avenue, M20 1AQ is Bosley Avenue, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Alford Avenue, Manchester, M20 1AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Alford Avenue

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

12 Alford Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2006–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 29.8% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 120.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2021 for £265,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Alford Avenue, Manchester, M20 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Alford Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£265,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2021Most recent
£265,000
+82.8%over 14 years
12 October 2006
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 1AQ: £269,950 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in M20 1AQ

On the street

Versus other Alford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Alford Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,487

Street avg £2,450

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£311k

1 Alford Avenue

M20 1AQ

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1 Budsworth Avenue

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1 Bosley Avenue

M20 1BL

3 bed

£550k

1 Albemarle Avenue

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1 Darlington Road

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1 Cavendish Avenue

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1 Claremont Avenue

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bosley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 54 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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