What kind of home is 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP?

12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP last change hands?

12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP last sold for £126,950 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and February 2018, 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP rose from £39,000 to £126,950, a change of £87,950. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP?

12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP use?

The latest EPC at 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP?

12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP in?

12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP sits in Bredbury, Stockport, Stockport. It falls within the SK6 postcode district.

What schools are near 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP?

The closest primary school to 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP is Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School (639m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Werneth School (882m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Forbes Street, SK6 2NP is Highfield Park Road, 93m away. The nearest rail option is Bredbury Rail Station, 311m away.

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12 Forbes Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2NP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Forbes Street

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

12 Forbes Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bredbury, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 2NP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 sits 69.4% above the 2018 sale of £126,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in February 2018.

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
Dining roomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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 01 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE41toD57

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 12 Forbes Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Forbes Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£126,950

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2018Most recent
£126,950
+225.5%over 20 years
12 December 1997
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 2NP: £185,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SK6 2NP

On the street

Versus other Forbes Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Forbes Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,814

Street avg £1,635

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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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1 Alderley Drive, Bredbury

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3 bed1 bath

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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

0.1 km

Highfield Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School. 24 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 SK6 2NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 2NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Forbes Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2NP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.