What kind of home is 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE last sold for £595,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £240,000 in March 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

Across 4 sales between March 2011 and August 2024, 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE rose from £240,000 to £595,000, a change of £355,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SK6 5BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE use?

The latest EPC at 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE had any planning applications?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE has council approval for front extension granted in May 2011 under ref. DC/046862. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE in?

2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE sits in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport. It falls within the SK6 postcode district.

Is 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

The closest primary school to 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE is St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (487m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marple Hall School (2.9km).

How well connected is 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fernwood, SK6 5BE is St Mary's School, 463m away. The nearest rail option is Marple Rail Station, 836m away.

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2 Fernwood, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BE

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Fernwood

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

2 Fernwood is a four-bedroom detached house in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 5BE). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a basement. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £595,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 27.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

2 Fernwood's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Jan 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Very PoorGood

Window efficiency improved

Jul 2024from Mar 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

32%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fernwood, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Fernwood, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BE

1decisions1extensions1documents

May 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Single storey extension and balcony to front.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
DC/046862
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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 at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£595,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2024Most recent
£595,000
+2.6%over 3 years
5 November 2020
£580,000
+22.5%over 6 years
18 September 2014
£473,500
+97.3%over 3 years
24 March 2011
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 5BE: £570,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Fernwood homes

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

Years Held for 2 Fernwood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,864

Street avg £3,240

Strongly above

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

St Mary's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK6 5BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 5BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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