Flat 2, 78 Offerton Lane, Stockport, SK2 5BS
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a semi-detached house in Stockport (SK2 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–39 m²). The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2019. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good.
Held since March 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (123 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 27.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£643/sq ft) was about 298.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
External or internal wall insulation added
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£296,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.9% per year over 4 years.
£270,000
Growth on file: 27.9% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
17 March 2006Most recent
£270,000
+28.6%over 2 years28 November 2003
£210,000
+59.1%over 1 year21 November 2002
£132,000
+20.0%25 July 2002
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SK2 5BS: £405,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in SK2 5BS
Versus other Offerton Lane homes
EPC Rating for Flat 2 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 42 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Strawberry Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Banks Lane Infant School. 34 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB







