What type of property is 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA last sold for £205,600 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,000 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and August 2020, 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA rose from £138,000 to £205,600, a change of £67,600. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA 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 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA located?

3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

Police records around 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA 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 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

The closest primary school to 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA is Ladybarn Primary School (291m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Burnage Academy for Boys (652m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fernside Avenue, M20 4TA is Heyscroft Road, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Mauldeth Road Rail Station, 674m away.

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3 Fernside Avenue, Manchester, M20 4TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Fernside Avenue

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

3 Fernside Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 4TA). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 is 44.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2020 for £205,600.

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
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2026

2 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fernside Avenue, Manchester, M20 4TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fernside Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

24 notable applications 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.

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

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£205,600

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2020Most recent
£205,600
+49.0%over 4 years
7 April 2016
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 4TA: £274,406 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in M20 4TA

On the street

Versus other Fernside Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Fernside Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,741

Street avg £2,852

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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.

£298k

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Ferndene Road

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3 bed

£445k

1 Fairholme Road

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3 bed1 bath

£459k

1 Harcombe Road

M20 4AT

3 bed2 bath

£246k

1 Central Road

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2 bed2 bath

£221k

1 Cotton Hill

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2 bed

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

0.1 km

Heyscroft Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ladybarn Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 4TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 4TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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