What kind of home is 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in M20 2NH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH use?

The latest EPC at 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH have?

The only planning records linked to 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH in?

38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

What schools are near 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

The closest primary school to 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH is Cavendish Primary School (197m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Didsbury High School (685m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Cresswell Grove, M20 2NH is The Metropolitan, 94m away. The nearest tram option is Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), 271m away.

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38a, Cresswell Grove, Manchester, M20 2NH

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 2NH). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. At 35 m² this is the 4th smallest of 70 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–216 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 70 units on file.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 69 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Nov 2018from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromE42toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2019from Nov 2018

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Oct 2019

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Cresswell Grove, Manchester, M20 2NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 38a is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

4 applications on record at 38a, Cresswell Grove, Manchester, M20 2NH

4decisions12documents2nearby

Sept 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Fell 2 leylandii in front garden
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
087555/TCA/2008/S2
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJul 2025Decision
Tree WorksMay 2019Decision

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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.

38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 2NH: £403,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in M20 2NH

On the street

Versus other Cresswell Grove homes

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

On habitable rooms, 38a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.1 km

The Metropolitan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cavendish Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 2NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 2NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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