What kind of home is 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU last sold for £60,000 in September 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

The current EPC rating for 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (693 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SK6 5DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU use?

The latest EPC at 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU in?

55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU sits in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport. It falls within the SK6 postcode district.

What schools are near 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

The closest primary school to 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU is Ludworth Primary School (130m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marple Hall School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU?

The closest bus stop to 55a, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU is Marple Bridge, 19m away. The nearest rail option is Marple Rail Station, 322m away.

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55a, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

693 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a semi-detached house in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 5DU). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 693 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (January 2012) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from January 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since September 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 386.7% above the 1995 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£87/sq ft) was about 59.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2025. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

55a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 55a, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DU

1decisions2documents

Jun 2025
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 Ash tree at the rear of the property over the garden, car park and getting towards the house. This is to be removed due to ash die back this tree. Due to the location of the tree the customer would like to remove it with public access under the tree. HAR/CA20, TPO 170E.
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2 docs on file
Reference
DC/095555
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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.

55a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 September 1995Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 5DU: £359,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SK6 5DU

On the street

Versus other Lower Fold homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 55a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£932

Street avg £2,913

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Marple Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ludworth Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 5DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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