42 Firbank Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0AD is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £175,000 , which equates to approximately £267 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2006 for £126,340. Since then, the value has increased by £48,660, representing a 38.5% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,000 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Firbank Close
  • 1.7% lower than the average in the OL7 0AD postcode area
  • and 17.0% lower than the average price for Ashton-Under-Lyne as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£175,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£267
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Firbank Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, OL7 0AD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Nov 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OL7 0AD

18 th / 30
Price Rank
2% lower than average
12 th / 28
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
22 nd / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OL7 0AD , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 28 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
30 Aug 2006
£126,340
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £89,500
sale date: 3 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £124,600
sale date: 29 Sep 2006

Data Sources

The property at 42 Firbank Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, OL7 0AD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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