What type of property is 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY last sold for £125,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,000 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1995 and August 2020, 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY rose from £32,000 to £125,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

The current EPC rating for 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY heated?

The latest EPC at 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY had any planning applications?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY has an active planning application for an application (ref. DC/095015), filed in February 2025 by Grace Architecture, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY 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 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY located?

188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY sits in Stockport. It falls within the SK1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

The closest primary school to 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY is St George's Church of England Primary School (338m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Aquinas College (659m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY?

The closest bus stop to 188 Higher Hillgate, SK1 3QY is Wellington Grove, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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188 Higher Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3QY

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 188 Higher Hillgate

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

188 Higher Hillgate is a mid-terrace house in Stockport (SK1 3QY). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the 4th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–59 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 107.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2020 for £125,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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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 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE50toC70

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Sept 2020

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 188 Higher Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

Feb 2025
Conditions
In report
Application to discharge conditions 5 (door details), 6 (window details) and 7 (materials) of Planning Permission DC/090728
Agent
Grace Architecture
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
DC/095015
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Jan 2025
Change of UseFull
In report
Change of use of cafe to 1 bed self contained flat on the ground floor with external elevational alterations (Amended Plans).
Agent
Architek
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DC/090728
View planning 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.

188 Higher Hillgate has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£125,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2020Most recent
£125,000
+56.3%over 8 years
20 January 2012
£80,000
+150.0%over 16 years
4 May 1995
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK1 3QY: £100,000 (2024–2016).

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Versus other Higher Hillgate homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 188 Higher Hillgate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,205

Street avg £2,599

Strongly above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wellington Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St George's Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK1 3QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK1 3QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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55 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 65 points of interest in total.

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