What kind of home is 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST sell for?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST last sold for £245,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and June 2017, 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST rose from £172,500 to £245,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

The current EPC rating for 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M25 2ST. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST use?

The latest EPC at 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST had any planning applications?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is in council tax band C.

Which area is 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST in?

10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST sits in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M25 postcode district.

What schools are near 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

The closest primary school to 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (658m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parrenthorn High School (598m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

The closest bus stop to 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is Farmers Arms, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Does 10 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 65.6 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 58.75 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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10 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Droughts Lane

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

10 Droughts Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 2ST). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £448,000 sits 82.9% above the 2017 sale of £245,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (June 2017).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

10 Droughts Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2012

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

12%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Droughts Lane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 10 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST

2decisions2extensions10documents1nearby

Dec 2005
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE & REAR; SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
45466
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ExtensionApr 2021Decision

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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.

10 Droughts Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£448,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2017Most recent
£245,000
+42.0%over 11 years
28 September 2005
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in M25 2ST: £210,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in M25 2ST

On the street

Versus other Droughts Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Droughts Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,815

Street avg £1,794

Below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Farmers Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Parrenthorn High School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

65.6dB

High

Night-time road noise heatmap for M25 2ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

58.8dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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