What type of property is 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD is a semi-detached house.

When did 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD last change hands?

42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD last sold for £100,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,000 in June 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2010 and June 2018, 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD rose from £79,000 to £100,000, a change of £21,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

The current EPC rating for 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD 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 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD located?

42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD sits in Worsley, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M28 postcode district.

Which schools serve 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

The closest primary school to 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD is North Walkden Primary School (148m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kearsley Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD?

The closest bus stop to 42 Argyle Avenue, M28 3GD is Hirst Avenue, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Argyle Avenue, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3GD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Argyle Avenue

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

42 Argyle Avenue is a semi-detached house in Worsley, Manchester, Manchester (M28 3GD). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 88% above the 2018 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 27.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £100,000 in June 2018.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Dec 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Argyle Avenue, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Argyle Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Argyle Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£100,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2018Most recent
£100,000
+2.0%
31 January 2018
£98,000
+24.1%over 7 years
3 June 2010
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M28 3GD: £163,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in M28 3GD

On the street

Versus other Argyle Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 42 Argyle Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,266

Street avg £1,456

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hirst Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

North Walkden Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M28 3GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for M28 3GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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