Hi Nicki - we only have online data re house prices back to 1985 so anything sold prior to that would not be available through that service -
HM Land Registry: Price Paid Data - GOV.UK
You can search online for a fee each address and check the respective registers piecemeal. And/or apply by post for a copy of any old Transfers depending on when the property was registered
I'm not aware that the local council would have any such records re sales/purchases and the amount paid but I would be surprised if it were information they would generally hold
I would recommend searching online re forums such as Money Saving Expert where such matters are often discussed and where the experiences of others might help