What kind of home is 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ last sold for £130,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and December 2018, 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ rose from £110,000 to £130,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M26 2XJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ 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.

Which area is 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ in?

1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ sits in Radcliffe, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M26 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ is Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (830m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Derby High School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Farcroft Avenue, M26 2XJ is Eton Hill Road, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Farcroft Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2XJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Farcroft Avenue

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

1 Farcroft Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Radcliffe, Manchester, Manchester (M26 2XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 63.8% above the 2018 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 19.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £130,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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 Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Farcroft Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Farcroft Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications 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.

1 Farcroft Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£130,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2018Most recent
£130,000
+18.2%over 9 years
1 October 2009
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M26 2XJ: £167,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in M26 2XJ

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On the street

Versus other Farcroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Farcroft Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,940

Street avg £1,964

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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.

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1 Ashworth Street, Radcliffe

M26 2XU

1 bed1 bath

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1 Cranbrook Street, Radcliffe

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3 bed1 bath

£263k

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M26 2GT

3 bed

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed1 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

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

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eton Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M26 2XJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M26 2XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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