What type of property is 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW sell for?

8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW last sold for £103,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £33,400 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and October 2007, 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW rose from £33,400 to £103,000, a change of £69,600. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

8 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.

Where is 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW located?

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

Which schools serve 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bower Street, SK5 6NW is Station Road, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Reddish North Rail Station, 206m away.

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8 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Bower Street

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

8 Bower Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stockport (SK5 6NW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 77.7% above the 2007 sale of £103,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 39.8% 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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bower Street, Stockport, SK5 6NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Bower Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£103,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2007Most recent
£103,000
+148.2%over 5 years
22 February 2002
£41,500
+24.3%over 3 years
27 February 1998
£33,400

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.

On habitable rooms, 8 Bower Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,451

Street avg £1,570

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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.

£176k

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bolton Street

SK5 6BE

2 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Ashford Avenue

SK5 6PU

2 bed

£202k

1 Bower Street

SK5 6NW

2 bed

£209k

1 Barlow Lane North

SK5 6AJ

2 bed1 bath

£224k

1 Belfield Road

SK5 6NY

2 bed1 bath

£287k

1 Beckside

SK5 6XU

2 bed1 bath

£203k

1 Altcar Grove

SK5 6NL

3 bed

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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