What type of property is 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS?

1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS last change hands?

1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS last sold for £135,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS?

1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in M20 5WS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS?

1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS 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 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS located?

1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS sits in Manchester. It falls within the M20 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS?

The closest primary school to 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS is Broad Oak Primary School (337m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parrs Wood High School (400m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Fairmile Drive, M20 5WS is Fairmile Drive, 74m away. The nearest rail option is East Didsbury Rail Station, 585m away.

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1a, Fairmile Drive, Manchester, M20 5WS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Manchester (M20 5WS). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (54–164 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to A across 11 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 36.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £135,000 in May 2020.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Fairmile Drive, Manchester, M20 5WS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

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Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 May 2020Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 5WS: £263,380 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in M20 5WS

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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

Fairmile Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Broad Oak Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 5WS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for M20 5WS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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