What kind of home is 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR sell for?

5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR last sold for £120,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £62,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1997 and August 2023, 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR rose from £62,000 to £120,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR in?

5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR sits in Hazel Grove, Stockport, Stockport. It falls within the SK7 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

The closest primary school to 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR is Ladybrook Primary School (981m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hazel Grove High School (844m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alston Close, SK7 5LR is Langston Green, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alston Close, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5LR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Alston Close

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

5 Alston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hazel Grove, Stockport, Stockport (SK7 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 77.5% above the 2023 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 35.9% below the postcode norm. Sold August 2023 for £120,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Feb 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alston Close, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alston Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Alston Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£120,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2023Most recent
£120,000
-40.0%over 9 years
6 December 2013
£200,000
+11.1%over 1 year
2 October 2012
£180,000
+190.3%over 15 years
30 July 1997
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SK7 5LR: £227,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in SK7 5LR

On the street

Versus other Alston Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Alston Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £2,483

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed1 bath

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£310k

1 Carisbrooke Avenue, Hazel Grove

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£353k

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2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Langston Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hazel Grove High School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SK7 5LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SK7 5LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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