78, Lower Fold, SK6 5DU

78 Lower Fold is a 82 m² / 883 sq ft terraced home in Marple Bridge. It sold for £297,000 in May 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £294k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £269k to £376k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Tenure Annual growth After inflation
May 2026 £297,000 Leasehold 3.8% 0.9%
May 2013 £182,000 Leasehold -1.5% -4.1%
Nov 2006 £200,000 Leasehold 4.1% 2.0%
Sep 2003 £176,000 Freehold na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 78, Lower Fold.

Floorplan 78
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Internal area
82 square metres (883 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,621 per square metre (£336 per square foot) in May 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,585 per square metre (£333 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2026 £297,000 £3,622 £293,988 £3,585
May 2013 £182,000 £2,220 £349,668 £4,264
Nov 2006 £200,000 £2,439 £400,225 £4,881
Sep 2003 £176,000 £2,146 £472,149 £5,758

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 82 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £293,988. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Marple Bridge are now selling for between £3,280 and £4,580 per square metre (£304 and £425 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 82 m², this implies a valuation between £269,000 and £376,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
D
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 78 Lower Fold. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 25/07/2012. It last appeared May 2013.
Photos:

There are 8 archived estate agent listing photos for 78 Lower Fold.

Photos for 78 Lower Fold
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2015 DC/057846
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
78 Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockpor
Description:
Two storey rear extension
Planning ref:
May 2005 DC/018764
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
78 Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockport Cheshir
Description:
Change of use from shop with flat to 2 flats plus parking provision
Planning ref:
June 2004 DC/012867
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
78 Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockport Cheshir
Description:
Change of use to form 2 No flats , (retaining 1 No flat above) and external alterations.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
30 October 2025 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
82 sqm (883 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
02 February 2012 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
85 sqm (915 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

78 Lower Fold is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £293,988.
  • Based on an internal area of 82 m² and recent prices in Marple Bridge, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £269,000 to £376,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 Lower Fold last sold for £297,000 in May 2026.

HouseMetric shows 78 Lower Fold as 82 m² (883 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 30 October 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 Lower Fold was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 Lower Fold is in postcode SK6 5DU, in Marple Bridge. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Lower Fold, SK6 5DU or analysis of the Marple Bridge property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 4 August 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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