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1 Barlow Wood Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DX

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Barlow Wood Drive

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

1 Barlow Wood Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Marple, Stockport, Stockport (SK6 7DX). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £618,000 sits 71.7% above the 2014 sale of £360,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 18.8% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • GarageDouble
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Barlow Wood Drive

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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.

1 Barlow Wood Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE41toD60
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barlow Wood Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barlow Wood Drive 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.

1 Barlow Wood Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£618,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£360,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2014Most recent

    £360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK6 7DX: £450,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Barlow Wood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Barlow Wood Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £3,187

Strongly below

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Barlow Wood Drive

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£561k

1 Boucher Street, Marple

SK6 7RL

4 bed2 bath
£465k

1 Cedar Road, Marple

SK6 7QP

4 bed
£416k

1 Calico Drive, Strines

SK6 7GS

4 bed2 bath
£400k

1 Brydges Road, Marple

SK6 7RA

4 bed
£598k

1 Brookdale Avenue, Marple

SK6 7HP

3 bed
£297k

1 Buxton Lane, Marple

SK6 7QJ

4 bed1 bath
£540k

1 Brabyns Brow, Marple

SK6 7DA

3 bed
£635k

1 Beechwood Drive, Marple

SK6 7DG

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

0.1 km

Plucksbridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple. 9 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 7DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SK6 7DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SK6 7DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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 1 Barlow Wood Drive, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.