What kind of home is 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR last change hands?

8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR last sold for £600,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in April 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

Across 2 sales between April 2012 and November 2022, 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR rose from £360,000 to £600,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SK11 9SR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR 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 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR in?

8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR sits in Chelford, Macclesfield, Macclesfield. It falls within the SK11 postcode district.

Is 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR 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 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

The closest primary school to 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR is Chelford CofE Primary School (513m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hitch Lowes, SK11 9SR is Wheat Moss, 63m away. The nearest rail option is Chelford Rail Station, 606m away.

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8 Hitch Lowes, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9SR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Hitch Lowes

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

8 Hitch Lowes is a four-bedroom detached house in Chelford, Macclesfield, Macclesfield (SK11 9SR). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2012–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 45.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2022 at £600,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 Hitch Lowes ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%95%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hitch Lowes, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hitch Lowes 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

£632,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£600,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2022Most recent
£600,000
+66.7%over 10 years
4 April 2012
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK11 9SR: £720,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SK11 9SR

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On the street

Versus other Hitch Lowes homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Hitch Lowes stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,317

Street avg £3,445

Strongly above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 138 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Macclesfield district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wheat Moss — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Chelford CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK11 9SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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