What kind of home is 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW last change hands?

1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW last sold for £141,250 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW in?

1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW sits in Stockport. It falls within the SK5 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The closest primary school to 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is Oasis Academy Aspinal (498m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cedar Mount Academy (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is Station Road, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Reddish North Rail Station, 206m away.

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1 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bower Street

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

1 Bower Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stockport (SK5 6NW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 43% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 89.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £141,250.

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

Bedrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bower Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

1 Bower Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£141,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 May 2023Most recent
£141,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK5 6NW: £150,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SK5 6NW

On the street

Versus other Bower Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bower Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,962

Street avg £1,542

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bolton Street

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Ashford Avenue

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2 bed

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1 Beckside

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2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Altcar Grove

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£244k

1 Brighton Avenue

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3 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Station Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oasis Academy Aspinal. 46 schools nearby.

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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 SK5 6NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK5 6NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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