What type of property is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL last change hands?

20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL last sold for £101,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,950 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

Across 4 sales between May 1997 and July 2014, 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL rose from £45,950 to £101,000, a change of £55,050. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL 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 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL located?

20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL sits in Audenshaw, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M34 postcode district.

Is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

The closest primary school to 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL is Poplar Street Primary School (165m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Audenshaw School (317m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Ashlands Drive, M34 5EL is Redwood Drive, 82m away. The nearest rail option is Guide Bridge Rail Station, 768m away.

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20 Ashlands Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EL

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Ashlands Drive

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

20 Ashlands Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Audenshaw, Manchester, Manchester (M34 5EL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 94.1% above the 2014 sale of £101,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 62.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD66

Low Energy Lighting

14%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Ashlands Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Ashlands Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

20 Ashlands Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£101,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2014Most recent
£101,000
-9.8%over 8 years
23 October 2005
£112,000
+98.2%over 3 years
30 November 2001
£56,500
+23.0%over 4 years
22 May 1997
£45,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in M34 5EL: £142,995 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in M34 5EL

On the street

Versus other Ashlands Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,942

Street avg £2,115

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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.

£203k

1 Brookdale Avenue, Audenshaw

M34 5HU

2 bed1 bath

£229k

1 Astbury Avenue, Audenshaw

M34 5RE

2 bed

£241k

1 Bridge Street, Audenshaw

M34 5ZL

2 bed2 bath

£132k

1 Audenshaw Court, Denton Road, Audenshaw

M34 5AY

2 bed1 bath

£202k

1 Ashworth Avenue, Audenshaw

M34 5HA

3 bed1 bath

£246k

1 Acresfield Avenue, Audenshaw

M34 5SY

3 bed1 bath

£271k

1 Barn Grove, Audenshaw

M34 5LG

3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Arnfield Road, Audenshaw

M34 5ZP

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Redwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Poplar Street Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M34 5EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M34 5EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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