What kind of home is 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS is a detached house.

What did 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS sell for?

40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS last sold for £340,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft). That makes it about 157% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M25 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS use?

The latest EPC at 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS in?

40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS sits in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M25 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

Police records around 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

The closest primary school to 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS is Bowker Vale Primary School (532m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 40 Watkins Drive, M25 0DS is Blackley New Road, 161m away. The nearest underground option is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), 276m away.

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40 Watkins Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Watkins Drive

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

40 Watkins Drive is a detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 172 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 sits 51.2% above the 2023 sale of £340,000. Last sale on file: £340,000 in November 2023.

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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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

8%53%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Watkins Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Watkins Drive has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Watkins Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 November 2023Most recent
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M25 0DS: £89,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in M25 0DS

On the street

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, 40 Watkins Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,977

Street avg £2,307

On par

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£507k

1 Craigwell Road, Prestwich

M25 0EF

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£535k

1 Cranbrook Drive, Prestwich

M25 0JZ

£536k

1 Hereford Drive, Prestwich

M25 0JY

£550k

1 Canterbury Drive, Prestwich

M25 0HY

4 bed

£479k

1 Fort Road, Prestwich

M25 0HA

4 bed1 bath

£468k

1 Hartley Avenue, Prestwich

M25 0AT

3 bed1 bath

£457k

1 Carlton Avenue, Prestwich

M25 0EB

4 bed2 bath

£610k

1 Breeze Mount, Prestwich

M25 0AH

4 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blackley New Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bowker Vale Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M25 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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