What type of property is 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX?

5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX last change hands?

5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX last sold for £190,500 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £137,000 in August 2015, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2015 and September 2019, 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX rose from £137,000 to £190,500, a change of £53,500. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX?

5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SK6 5DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX?

5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX located?

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

Which schools serve 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX?

The closest primary school to 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX is Ludworth Primary School (180m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marple Hall School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lower Fold, SK6 5DX is Windsor Castle, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Marple Rail Station, 603m away.

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5 Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5DX

Notable views

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Lower Fold

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

5 Lower Fold is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Marple Bridge, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 5DX). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 37.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 72.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £190,500 in September 2019.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Lower Fold has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Lower Fold valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£190,500

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2019Most recent
£190,500
+39.1%over 4 years
19 August 2015
£137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 5DX: £315,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SK6 5DX

On the street

Versus other Lower Fold homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Lower Fold stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,073

Street avg £2,136

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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

Windsor Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ludworth Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 5DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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