What type of property is 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ?

2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ last change hands?

2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ last sold for £350,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ?

2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in M41 0QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ?

2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ located?

2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ sits in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M41 postcode district.

Which schools serve 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ is St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School (294m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lostock High School (603m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dorchester Avenue, M41 0QJ is Lostock Circle, 228m away. The nearest rail option is Humphrey Park Rail Station, 829m away.

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2 Dorchester Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 0QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Dorchester Avenue

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

2 Dorchester Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester (M41 0QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 18.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 269.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 92 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (112 m² median across 3 EPCs). Sold April 2023 for £350,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2022

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dorchester Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 0QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dorchester Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Latest sale on 2 Dorchester Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 April 2023Most recent
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M41 0QJ: £170,000 (2019–1997).

Nearby sales in M41 0QJ

On the street

Versus other Dorchester Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Dorchester Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,804

Street avg £1,696

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed1 bath

£624k

1 Derby Road, Urmston

M41 0UF

3 bed

£427k

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5 bed

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

0.2 km

Lostock Circle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M41 0QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for M41 0QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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