What kind of home is 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS?

42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS last change hands?

42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS last sold for £334,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £206,995 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and January 2025, 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS rose from £206,995 to £334,000, a change of £127,005. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS?

42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS use?

The latest EPC at 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS?

42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS in?

42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS sits in Stockport. It falls within the SK3 postcode district.

What schools are near 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS?

The closest primary school to 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS is Lark Hill Primary School (489m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stockport Academy (262m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS?

The closest bus stop to 42 Scholars Drive, SK3 0BS is Saint Lesmo Road, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Scholars Drive, Stockport, SK3 0BS

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Scholars Drive

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

42 Scholars Drive is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stockport (SK3 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a balcony and outbuildings.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £334,000 — fresh data. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £371,000 is 11.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 58.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageIntegral
BalconyYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Scholars Drive, Stockport, SK3 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Scholars Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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 Scholars Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£334,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

13 January 2025Most recent
£334,000
+61.4%over 15 years
14 May 2009
£206,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK3 0BS: £270,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in SK3 0BS

On the street

Versus other Scholars Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 42 Scholars Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,930

Street avg £2,025

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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 Stockport district page.

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Saint Lesmo Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stockport Academy. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK3 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK3 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

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