What type of property is 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST last sold for £167,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and September 2016, 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST rose from £80,000 to £167,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in M25 2ST. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST have?

24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST has 1 planning record on file (1 registered or pending), most recent in February 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST located?

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

Which schools serve 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

The closest primary school to 24 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.

What transport links are near 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

The closest bus stop to 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST is Farmers Arms, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 24 Droughts Lane, M25 2ST?

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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24 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Droughts Lane

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

24 Droughts Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Prestwich, Manchester, Manchester (M25 2ST). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2021. Across 2005–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 62.3% above the 2016 sale of £167,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. At 76 m² it's 27.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 20 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jan 2026

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 24 Droughts Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2ST

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Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed single storey rear extension
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Reference
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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.

24 Droughts Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£167,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2016Most recent
£167,000
+108.7%over 11 years
27 September 2005
£80,000

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 floor area, 24 Droughts Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,197

Street avg £1,766

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

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