70, Watling Street
70, Watling Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 70, Watling Street, Bury to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,022 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 564 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
70, Watling Street, Bury has an estimated sale value of £333,425 and an estimated rental value of £1,407 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8 lies in the borough of Bury, within the BL8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
70, Watling Street, Bury has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2013.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 70, Watling Street, Bury would be worth £350,096, with a potential rental value of £1,477 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £310,085, with a rental value of £1,308 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 70, Watling Street, Bury has climbed by £10,456 (3.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £55 (3.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Plot Size
70, Watling Street, Bury occupies a 564 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 31 other houses in this postcode, 29 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
70, Watling Street, Bury has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Dec 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
70, Watling Street, Bury last changed hands on 30th April 2015, selling for £154,950. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 49.7% since April 2015.
- Sold Apr 2015£154,950
- Sold Feb 2006£160,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of 70, Watling Street, Bury across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 80, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 2TG, a leasehold house, sold at £242,500 on the 21st August 2025.
Read more about house prices in BL8.
- Sold Aug 2025£242,500 | 3 Bed House80, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 2TG80, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 2TG
- Sold May 2025£950 | 3 Bed House66, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 2JJ66, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 2JJ
- Sold Dec 2024£325,000 | 3 Bed House10, Rivington Drive, Bury, BL8 2HR10, Rivington Drive, Bury, BL8 2HR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 70, Watling Street, Bury as the 93rd largest and the 103rd most expensive of the 160 addresses on Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, BL8.
Against the BL8 postcode district average, it is £40k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mGreenhill Primary School
- 700mLowercroft Primary School
- 700mSt Stephen's Church of England Primary School
- 1.6kmThe Elton High School
- 1.9kmThe Derby High School
- 1.9kmSt Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Farnworth station is the nearest stop to 70, Watling Street, Bury at 5.3 kilometres away.
- 5.3kmFarnworth
- 5.3kmKearsley (Manchester)
- 5.3kmHall-i'-th'-Wood
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
