What kind of home is 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS last change hands?

16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS last sold for £100,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in December 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2021 and April 2025, 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS rose from £80,000 to £100,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

The current EPC rating for 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL1 2PS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS use?

The latest EPC at 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS in?

16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS sits in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham. It falls within the OL1 postcode district.

Is 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 90% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

The closest primary school to 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is Burnley Brow Community School (304m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is Chadderton Way, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Castleford Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Castleford Street

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

16 Castleford Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL1 2PS). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2021–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 51% above the 2025 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 84.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £100,000 — fresh data.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2013

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Feb 2024from Nov 2013

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Castleford Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Castleford Street 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.

16 Castleford Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£100,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2025Most recent
£100,000
+25.0%over 3 years
1 December 2021
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 2PS: £130,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in OL1 2PS

On the street

Versus other Castleford Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16 Castleford Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,351

Street avg £1,100

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chadderton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Burnley Brow Community School. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 2PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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