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178a, Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LH

Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 178a

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

178a is an end-of-terrace house in Manchester (M20 1LH). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £378,000 sits 52.4% above the 2014 sale of £248,000. On the market in September 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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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.

178a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromG18toD56
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 178a, Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

178a 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.

178a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£378,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£248,000

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 September 2014Most recent

    £248,000

    +12.7%over 11 years

  2. 31 July 2003

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 1LH: £180,000 (2023–2017).

On the street

Versus other Burton Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 178a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £2,597

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 178a

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

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.
£360k

1 Darnall Avenue

M20 1BZ

£400k

1 Bradwell Avenue

M20 1JX

3 bed1 bath
£410k

1 Disley Avenue

M20 1JU

£450k

1 Darlington Road

M20 1JB

4 bed
£311k

1 Alford Avenue

M20 1AQ

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Dinting Avenue

M20 1DB

£297k

1 Chidlow Avenue

M20 1AN

£296k

1 Brookhead Avenue

M20 1PP

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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Metropolitan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cavendish Primary School. 37 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 M20 1LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for M20 1LH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 1LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 178a, Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.