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5 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Bower Street

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

5 Bower Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stockport (SK5 6NW). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £115,000. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 44.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 63.1% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bower Street

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

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2018
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and 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 5 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bower Street has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

Price for 5 Bower Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£115,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 November 2025Most recent

    £115,000

    +369.4%over 26 years
  2. 2 November 1999

    £24,500

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

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.

5 Bower Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,691

Street avg £1,557

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bower Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
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.

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.

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 SK5 6NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK5 6NW

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.