What type of property is 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN last sold for £150,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,900 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and March 2023, 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN rose from £75,900 to £150,000, a change of £74,100. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

The current EPC rating for 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN located?

16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN sits in Radcliffe, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M26 postcode district.

Which schools serve 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

The closest primary school to 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN is St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (199m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Star Radcliffe Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN?

The closest bus stop to 16 Firwood Crescent, M26 1BN is Albion Street, 134m away. The nearest bus option is Radcliffe Bus Station, 717m away.

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16 Firwood Crescent, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1BN

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Firwood Crescent

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

16 Firwood Crescent is a semi-detached house in Radcliffe, Manchester, Manchester (M26 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 25.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 100.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £150,000 in March 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 4)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE47toF22

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

43%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2015from Nov 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Feb 2023from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromF29toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Firwood Crescent, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Firwood Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

16 Firwood Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

26 March 2023Most recent
£150,000
+97.6%over 16 years
8 August 2006
£75,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in M26 1BN: £148,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in M26 1BN

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On the street

Versus other Firwood Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Firwood Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,829

Street avg £1,420

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Albion Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M26 1BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M26 1BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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