8 Merston Drive, Manchester, M20 5WT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,087 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £402,080 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Oct 2022 for £367,500. Since then, the value has increased by £34,580, representing a 9.4% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £402,080 is:

  • 19.2% lower than the average property price on Merston Drive
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the M20 5WT postcode area
  • and 10.1% higher than the average price for Manchester 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 27 September 2014, 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
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£402,080
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Merston Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 5WT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Feb 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to M20 5WT

16 th / 21
Price Rank
14% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
13 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in M20 5WT , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 17 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 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£402,080
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
21 Oct 2022
£367,500
Leasehold
+568.2 %
7 Oct 1996
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 3 May 2019
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £278,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £302,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 29 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1021 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2013

Data Sources

The property at 8 Merston Drive, Manchester, M20 5WT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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