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42 Woodlands Drive, Stockport, SK2 5AL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Woodlands Drive

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

42 Woodlands Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Stockport (SK2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 46.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Woodlands Drive

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Woodlands Drive, Stockport, SK2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Woodlands Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

42 Woodlands Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£260,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2018Most recent

    £260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK2 5AL: £245,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Woodlands Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,826

Street avg £2,078

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Woodlands Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£405k

1 Brendall Close

SK2 5XR

3 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Beauvale Avenue

SK2 5SJ

3 bed1 bath
£405k

1 Berkeley Close

SK2 5BD

4 bed2 bath
£357k

1 Beverley Road

SK2 5AY

4 bed1 bath
£418k

1 Cheriton Rise

SK2 5XW

4 bed2 bath
£326k

1 Chadwell Road

SK2 5ET

2 bed1 bath
£253k

1 Arne Close

SK2 5XG

2 bed
£202k

1 Bowland Close

SK2 5NW

2 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Strawberry Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Banks Lane Infant School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK2 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK2 5AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SK2 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Woodlands Drive, Stockport, SK2 5AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.