What kind of home is 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX?

8 Briar Close, M41 5PX is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in June 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX?

8 Briar Close, M41 5PX has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in M41 5PX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX?

8 Briar Close, M41 5PX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX in?

8 Briar Close, M41 5PX sits in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M41 postcode district.

Is 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX?

The closest primary school to 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX is Flixton Primary School (322m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Flixton Girls School (286m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Briar Close, M41 5PX is Brook Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Chassen Road Rail Station, 687m away.

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8 Briar Close, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5PX

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Briar Close

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

8 Briar Close is a semi-detached house in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester (M41 5PX). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average.

At 108 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

8 Briar Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromC69toB82

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Briar Close, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Briar Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

8 Briar Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in M41 5PX: £208,750 (2020–2016).

Nearby sales in M41 5PX

On the street

Versus other Briar Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Briar Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

82 (B)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly 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.

£350k

1 Alderley Road, Urmston

M41 5DW

£350k

1 Bowden View, Shawe Road, Urmston

M41 5DL

£350k

1 Grosvenor Road, Urmston

M41 5AG

3 bed

£347k

1 Chassen Avenue, Urmston

M41 5DS

3 bed1 bath

£347k

1 Handel Avenue, Urmston

M41 5PG

3 bed1 bath

£375k

1 Craig Avenue, Urmston

M41 5RS

£375k

1 Finghall Road, Urmston

M41 5BT

3 bed

£338k

1 Hereford Grove, Urmston

M41 5AJ

3 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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Flixton Girls School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M41 5PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M41 5PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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