42 The Drive, Bury, BL9 5DG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,464 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £499,347 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2015 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £214,347, representing a 75.2% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £499,347 is:

  • 5.0% higher than the average property price on The Drive
  • 9.9% higher than the average in the BL9 5DG postcode area
  • and 94.4% higher than the average price for Bury as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 15 November 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£499,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 The Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Nov 2018.

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 main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 21.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BL9 5DG

5 th / 24
Price Rank
10% higher than average
6 th / 17
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
4 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BL9 5DG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 17 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 6th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£499,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
23 Oct 2015
£285,000
Leasehold
+42.5 %
14 Feb 2003
£200,000
Leasehold
+73.9 %
12 Nov 1999
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £344,650
sale date: 1 Oct 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £312,500
sale date: 27 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 42 The Drive, Bury, BL9 5DG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Nov 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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