What type of property is 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW last sold for £352,600 in August 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and August 2022, 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW rose from £165,000 to £352,600, a change of £187,600. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

The current EPC rating for 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW located?

17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW sits in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester. It falls within the M41 postcode district.

Which schools serve 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

The closest primary school to 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW is Acre Hall Primary School (510m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wellacre Technology Academy (681m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW?

The closest bus stop to 17 Cecil Drive, M41 8UW is Lawrence Road, 197m away. The nearest rail option is Flixton Rail Station, 799m away.

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17 Cecil Drive, Urmston, Manchester, M41 8UW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17 Cecil Drive

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

17 Cecil Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Urmston, Manchester, Manchester (M41 8UW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£475/sq ft) was about 135.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £352,600 in August 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cecil Drive, Urmston, Manchester, M41 8UW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Cecil Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 17 Cecil Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£366,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£352,600

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2022Most recent
£352,600
+113.7%over 10 years
1 September 2011
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in M41 8UW: £276,250 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in M41 8UW

On the street

Versus other Cecil Drive homes

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

On price per m², 17 Cecil Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,110

Street avg £2,971

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£375k

1 Aldermere Crescent, Urmston

M41 8UE

3 bed1 bath

£354k

1 Ashbourne Avenue, Urmston

M41 8UQ

3 bed

£379k

1 Bishop Road, Urmston

M41 8QU

3 bed1 bath

£333k

1 Cecil Drive, Urmston

M41 8UW

3 bed2 bath

£318k

1 Clarendon Road, Urmston

M41 8RZ

3 bed1 bath

£431k

1 Ashworth Avenue, Urmston

M41 8TH

3 bed

£320k

1 Daresbury Avenue, Urmston

M41 8GJ

4 bed2 bath

£517k

1 Calderbank Avenue, Urmston

M41 8SJ

4 bed

Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lawrence Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Acre Hall Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around M41 8UW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for M41 8UW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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