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3 Gainsborough Avenue, Manchester, M20 4US

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Gainsborough Avenue

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

3 Gainsborough Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 4US). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since April 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 sits 138.5% above the 2010 sale of £161,000. At 89 m² it's 18.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gainsborough Avenue

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromF38toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Gainsborough Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Gainsborough Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£161,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 April 2010Most recent

    £161,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 4US: £290,000 (2021–2009).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Gainsborough Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,809

Street avg £2,565

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£387k

1 Gainsborough Avenue

M20 4US

3 bed1 bath
£395k

1 Ferndene Road

M20 4TN

3 bed
£367k

1 Brookleigh Road

M20 4NZ

3 bed1 bath
£437k

1 Fairholme Road

M20 4WT

3 bed1 bath
£443k

1 Harcombe Road

M20 4AT

3 bed2 bath
£298k

1 Barnstead Avenue

M20 4UL

3 bed1 bath
£525k

1 Cotton Lane

M20 4GL

4 bed1 bath
£245k

1 Central Road

M20 4YE

2 bed2 bath
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

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Christie — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School. 49 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 4US from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for M20 4US

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 4US

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 3 Gainsborough Avenue, Manchester, M20 4US. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.