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About 2 Watkins Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Watkins Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2012) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from December 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Sale prices here have outpaced Manchester HPI: 8.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 sits 59.1% above the 2013 sale of £286,000. At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013).
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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
2 Watkins Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Dec 2022
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Watkins Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A recent planning application at 2 Watkins Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.
- May 2025ExtensionFullApprove with Conditions
Extension: Side and rear of property
First floor extension at side and two storey extension at rear
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Price for 2 Watkins Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£455,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 17 years.
Last sold (2013)
£286,000
Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 2 Watkins Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DS
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Detailed AI analysis
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Versus other Watkins Drive homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 2 Watkins Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,919
Street avg £2,381
Floor Area
149 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Blackley New Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Bowker Vale Primary School. 44 schools nearby.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M25 0DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 74 points of interest in total.
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