What kind of home is 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL last sold for £80,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,950 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and September 2010, 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL rose from £42,950 to £80,000, a change of £37,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

The current EPC rating for 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in OL1 2JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL use?

The latest EPC at 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL in?

15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL sits in Oldham. It falls within the OL1 postcode district.

What schools are near 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

The closest primary school to 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL is St Hilda's CofE Primary School (474m), one of 43 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Blue Coat CofE School (995m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL?

The closest bus stop to 15 Downhill Close, OL1 2JL is Featherstall Road North, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Downhill Close, Oldham, OL1 2JL

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Downhill Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Downhill Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL1 2JL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since September 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 55 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 11 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 103.8% above the 2010 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 25.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

15 Downhill Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC69

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Downhill Close, Oldham, OL1 2JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Downhill Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Downhill Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£80,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2010Most recent
£80,000
+86.3%over 14 years
30 May 1996
£42,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 2JL: £118,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in OL1 2JL

On the street

Versus other Downhill Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 15 Downhill Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,455

Street avg £1,750

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oldham district page.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Featherstall Road North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Hilda's CofE Primary School. 52 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OL1 2JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 2JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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