40 Birch Road, Manchester, M8 5RU is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £220,041 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2004 for £75,000. Since then, the value has increased by £145,041, representing a 193.4% increase, or approximately 9.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £220,041 is:

  • 8.3% higher than the average property price on Birch Road
  • 27.7% higher than the average in the M8 5RU postcode area
  • and 42.8% lower than the average price for Manchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (6 out of 6 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£220,041
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Birch Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Nov 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to M8 5RU

8 th / 20
Price Rank
28% higher than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in M8 5RU , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£220,041
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+193 %
12 Nov 2004
£75,000
Leasehold
+200 %
21 Sep 2001
£25,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £63,985
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2017
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £77,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2014
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 40 Birch Road, Manchester, M8 5RU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2004. It also has six Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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