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18 Leighton Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BY

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Leighton Drive

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

18 Leighton Drive is a detached house in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 sits 96.3% above the 2014 sale of £270,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 25.1% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (January 2014).

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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)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Leighton Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 18 Leighton Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BY

1 live now
0decisions1extensions5documents
  1. Mar 2026
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    First floor side addition and single storey front extension

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/098654
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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 1998.

Current estimate

£530,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2014Most recent

    £270,000

    +128.8%over 15 years

  2. 28 May 1998

    £118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 5BY: £485,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Leighton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 Leighton Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,231

Street avg £3,703

Strongly below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Leighton Drive

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£526k

1 Greenbank Road, Marple Bridge

SK6 5ED

3 bed2 bath
£556k

1 Gibb Lane, Mellor

SK6 5LZ

3 bed
£569k

1 Bracken Close, Marple Bridge

SK6 5DJ

4 bed2 bath
£473k

1 Clough Avenue, Marple Bridge

SK6 5AQ

3 bed1 bath
£469k

1 Constable Drive, Marple Bridge

SK6 5BH

3 bed2 bath
£605k

1 Bonington Rise, Marple Bridge

SK6 5DW

4 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Fernwood, Marple Bridge

SK6 5BE

£635k

1 Cote Green Road, Marple Bridge

SK6 5EH

5 bed1 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Glossop Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy. 5 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 SK6 5BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK6 5BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 5BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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 18 Leighton Drive, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.