What type of property is 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE last change hands?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE last sold for £220,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £86,750 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

Across 3 sales between April 1997 and October 2014, 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE rose from £86,750 to £220,000, a change of £133,250. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M25 2SE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE has council approval for side and rear extension granted in December 2019 under ref. 64772. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE located?

7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE sits in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M25 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

Police records around 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE 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.

Which schools serve 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

The closest primary school to 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (1.2km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parrenthorn High School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE?

The closest bus stop to 7 Croft Avenue, M25 2SE is Farmers Arms, 428m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Croft Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SE

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Croft Avenue

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

7 Croft Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 2SE). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £389,000 sits 76.8% above the 2014 sale of £220,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

7 Croft Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 October 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromC71toD57

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

81%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Croft Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Croft Avenue has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Croft Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SE

1decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Dec 2019
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side/rear extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
64772
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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.

7 Croft Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£220,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2014Most recent
£220,000
+57.1%over 13 years
2 August 2001
£140,000
+61.4%over 4 years
24 April 1997
£86,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in M25 2SE: £235,000 (2023–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Croft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Croft Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,705

Street avg £2,375

Strongly below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Farmers Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Parrenthorn High School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M25 2SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for M25 2SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.8dB

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