Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
159a, Fog Lane, Manchester, M20 6FJ
Estimated value
£157,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£98,500)+59%
- Against M20 6FJ's recent median (£200,000)-21%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£157,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£98,500)+59%
- Against M20 6FJ's recent median (£200,000)-21%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 159a is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in M20 6FJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
38 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in M20 6FJ
5 sales, median £200,000 (2026–2015)
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|---|---|---|
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| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
8 October 2008Most recent
£98,500
+72.8%over 8 years21 May 2000
£57,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in M20 6FJ: £200,000 (2026–2015).
Nearby sales in M20 6FJ
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About 159a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
159a is a mid-terrace house in Manchester (M20 6FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–115 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 13 units on file.
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 sits 59.4% above the 2008 sale of £98,500. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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 3)
Jan 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 January 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2014from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD62toE48
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat
Heating controls changed
Windows
SinglePartial Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Jan 2018from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE48toD56
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
83%57%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 159a, Fog Lane, Manchester, M20 6FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
159a 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.
Versus other Fog Lane homes
Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
159a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,592
Street avg £3,273
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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.
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
Burnage Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
St Catherine's RC Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Catherine's RC Primary SchoolPrimary670m
- The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science CollegeSecondary702m
- Beaver Road Primary SchoolPrimary831m
- St Cuthbert's RC Primary SchoolPrimary948m
Nearest stops
- Burnage StationBus stop54m
- Burnage Rail StationRailway station86m
- Burnage Rail StationRailway station97m
- Fog LaneBus stop125m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences12 reports92%
- Vehicle Crime1 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M20 6FJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 159a is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in M20 6FJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 159a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 159a was lodged in January 2018 at band D and is valid until January 2028. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 159a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 7 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from M20 6FJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 159a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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