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68 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AQ

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 68 Scholes Lane

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

68 Scholes Lane is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £505,000 sits 74.1% above the 2017 sale of £290,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 36.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 157 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (135 m² median across 5 EPCs). On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Apr 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 68 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AQ

1decisions1extensions19documents
  1. May 2021
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension; conversion of hip roof into gable

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    66609
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full
  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

68 Scholes Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£505,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£290,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 May 2017Most recent

    £290,000

    +241.2%over 16 years

  2. 28 August 2000

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M25 0AQ: £320,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Scholes Lane homes

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

On price per m², 68 Scholes Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,847

Street avg £2,773

Strongly below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 68 Scholes Lane

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£516k

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M25 0EF

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£536k

1 Canterbury Drive, Prestwich

M25 0HY

4 bed
£463k

1 Carlton Avenue, Prestwich

M25 0EB

4 bed2 bath
£446k

1 Fort Road, Prestwich

M25 0HA

4 bed1 bath
£603k

1 Breeze Mount, Prestwich

M25 0AH

4 bed2 bath
£705k

1 Castle Hill Road, Prestwich

M25 0FR

4 bed2 bath
£478k

1 Hartley Avenue, Prestwich

M25 0AT

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Hardman Avenue, Prestwich

M25 0HB

3 bed1 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ostrich Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy. 39 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 M25 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for M25 0AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for M25 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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