What type of property is 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

2 James Street, SK6 1AW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

2 James Street, SK6 1AW last sold for £105,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £30,000 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 James Street, SK6 1AW changed over time?

Across 5 sales between May 1995 and October 2007, 2 James Street, SK6 1AW rose from £30,000 to £105,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +10.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

The current EPC rating for 2 James Street, SK6 1AW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

2 James Street, SK6 1AW has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SK6 1AW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 James Street, SK6 1AW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 James Street, SK6 1AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

2 James Street, SK6 1AW 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 2 James Street, SK6 1AW located?

2 James Street, SK6 1AW sits in Bredbury, Stockport, Stockport. It falls within the SK6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

The closest primary school to 2 James Street, SK6 1AW is Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School (111m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Harrytown Catholic High School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 James Street, SK6 1AW?

The closest bus stop to 2 James Street, SK6 1AW is St Mark's Church, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Bredbury Rail Station, 357m away.

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2 James Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 1AW

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 James Street

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

2 James Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bredbury, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 1AW). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, 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 Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since October 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 78.1% above the 2007 sale of £105,000.

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

Building

Heating systemGas
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE54toD58

Heating Controls

FullProg + 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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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 James Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 1AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 James Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

2 James Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£105,000

Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2007Most recent
£105,000
+121.1%over 5 years
29 May 2002
£47,500
+46.2%over 1 year
5 July 2000
£32,500
-7.1%over 3 years
15 May 1997
£35,000
+16.7%over 1 year
25 May 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 1AW: £175,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SK6 1AW

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 James Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,721

Street avg £2,510

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Mark's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK6 1AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 1AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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