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34 Irk Vale Drive, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2TW

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 34 Irk Vale Drive

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

34 Irk Vale Drive is a detached house in Chadderton, Oldham, Oldham (OL1 2TW). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

A recent sale: £425,000 in December 2024. Today's modelled estimate of £487,000 is 14.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£308/sq ft) was about 30.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2013
EPC improved fromD55toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Irk Vale Drive, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Irk Vale Drive has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

34 Irk Vale Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£487,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 December 2024Most recent

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 2TW: £340,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Irk Vale Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

34 Irk Vale Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,320

Street avg £2,625

Above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 133 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 34 Irk Vale Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£473k

1 Hill Top, Chadderton

OL1 2SB

£561k

1 Edge View, Chadderton

OL1 2TR

5 bed3 bath
£578k

1 Brandwood, Chadderton

OL1 2TP

5 bed3 bath
£409k

1 Craven Street

OL1 2BY

£388k

1 Healds Green, Chadderton

OL1 2SP

3 bed
£325k

1 Beech Avenue, Chadderton

OL1 2RD

3 bed
£283k

1 Clarkwell Close

OL1 2EB

£272k

1 Fernhurst Street, Chadderton

OL1 2QJ

3 bed
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.
Full Oldham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kenilworth Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mills Hill Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 2TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 34 Irk Vale Drive, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2TW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.