What type of property is 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is an end-of-terrace house.

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

2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS last sold for £60,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in August 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS is F with a score of 32 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a E recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in OL1 2PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS heated?

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

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

2 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.

Where is 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Castleford Street, OL1 2PS?

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

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2 Castleford Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2PS

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 32

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Castleford Street

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

2 Castleford Street is an end-of-terrace house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL1 2PS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (March 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 82 m² it's 26.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 25 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2015–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 145% above the 2016 sale of £60,000. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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.

2 Castleford Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

F32

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE50toF24

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Gas MultipointInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Mar 2026

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 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.

2 Castleford Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2016)

£60,000

Growth on file: 15.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 February 2016Most recent
£60,000
13 August 2015
£60,000
+15.4%
13 August 2015
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 2PS: £130,000 (2026–2023).

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.

On epc rating, 2 Castleford Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£732

Street avg £1,127

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Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£147k

1 Faversham Brow

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OL1 2EL

£163k

1 Gatley Brow

OL1 2XR

£164k

1 Bellott Walk

OL1 2XU

£131k

1 Castleford Street, Chadderton

OL1 2PS

2 bed

£167k

1 Faulkenhurst Street, Chadderton

OL1 2QA

3 bed1 bath

£167k

1 Furtherwood Road

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3 bed

£120k

1 Danby Court

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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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