78 Forbes Road, Stockport, SK1 4HN is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £266,595 , which equates to approximately £459 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2003 for £104,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,595, representing a 156.3% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £266,595 is:

  • 23.9% higher than the average property price on Forbes Road
  • 26.7% higher than the average in the SK1 4HN postcode area
  • and 10.6% lower than the average price for Stockport 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 25 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SK1 4HN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£266,595
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£459
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Forbes Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 4HN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jun 2024.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Mar 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SK1 4HN

3 rd / 41
Price Rank
27% higher than average
28 th / 29
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
54% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SK1 4HN , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 29 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 28th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£266,595
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+156 %
5 Dec 2003
£104,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
4 Jul 2003
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 12 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2014
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £99,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at 78 Forbes Road, Stockport, SK1 4HN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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