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2 Dorset Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8DU

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 2 Dorset Avenue

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

2 Dorset Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Stockport (SK5 8DU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 90% of similar EPCs).

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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)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD61toB85
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dorset Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dorset Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Dorset Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK5 8DU: £180,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dorset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Dorset Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

85 (B)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Dorset Avenue

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

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.
£178k

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3 bed1 bath
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1 Dartmouth Crescent

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£165k

1 Brentwood Close

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£191k

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SK5 8EA

3 bed1 bath
£161k

1 Cornwall Crescent

SK5 8HB

3 bed
£159k

1 Cawood Square

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£159k

1 Dawlish Avenue

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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.
Full Stockport report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brinnington Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Westmorland Primary School. 33 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 8DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK5 8DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SK5 8DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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 2 Dorset Avenue, Stockport, SK5 8DU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.