What kind of home is 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW last sold for £345,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £190,000 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2000 and November 2020, 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW rose from £190,000 to £345,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW use?

The latest EPC at 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW in?

3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW sits in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Macclesfield. It falls within the SK11 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

Police records around 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

The closest primary school to 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW is Gawsworth Primary School (160m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Macclesfield College (2.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Forge Close, SK11 9EW is Forge Close, 37m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Forge Close, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, SK11 9EW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Forge Close

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

3 Forge Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Macclesfield (SK11 9EW). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £471,000 is 36.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 29.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £345,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Forge Close, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, SK11 9EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Forge Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£345,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2020Most recent
£345,000
+7.0%over 5 years
31 March 2015
£322,500
+69.7%over 14 years
13 April 2000
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK11 9EW: £304,000 (2020–2008).

Nearby sales in SK11 9EW

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On the street

Versus other Forge Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Forge Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,782

Street avg £2,453

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Forge Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gawsworth Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK11 9EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK11 9EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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