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8 Birchfield Road, Stockport, SK3 0SY

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Birchfield Road

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

8 Birchfield Road is a mid-terrace house in Stockport (SK3 0SY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 85% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £225,000.

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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)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2021
EPC improved fromD56toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birchfield Road, Stockport, SK3 0SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birchfield Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 8 Birchfield Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2023Most recent

    £225,000

    +83.7%over 17 years

  2. 8 May 2006

    £122,500

    +69.6%over 4 years

  3. 7 December 2001

    £72,250

    +26.8%over 2 years

  4. 29 June 1999

    £57,000

    +25.3%over 2 years

  5. 19 June 1997

    £45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK3 0SY: £259,500 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Birchfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Birchfield Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £2,415

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birchfield Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£241k

1 Corley Avenue

SK3 0QG

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Bosley Road

SK3 0NQ

£250k

1 Birchfield Road

SK3 0SY

2 bed
£254k

1 Criccieth Road

SK3 0ND

£256k

1 Alandale Road

SK3 0TU

£231k

1 Cavan Close

SK3 0QJ

£260k

1 Bordon Road

SK3 0UW

2 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Bennett Close

SK3 0LU

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heathside Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cheadle Heath Primary School. 39 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 SK3 0SY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK3 0SY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SK3 0SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

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 8 Birchfield Road, Stockport, SK3 0SY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.