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21 Drake Close, Oldham, OL1 3EL

Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Drake Close

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

21 Drake Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oldham (OL1 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (46–123 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 167.5% above the 2019 sale of £39,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 79.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold October 2019 for £39,995.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Drake Close

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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 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Drake Close, Oldham, OL1 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Drake Close has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

21 Drake Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£39,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2019Most recent

    £39,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 3EL: £32,000 (2022–2002).

On the street

Versus other Drake Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 21 Drake Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Drake Close

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.
£121k

1 Malby Street

OL1 3PX

2 bed1 bath
£159k

1 Caistor Walk

OL1 3DG

3 bed1 bath
£113k

1 Helvellyn Walk

OL1 3JJ

£117k

1 Charter Street

OL1 3RQ

£119k

1 Astoria, Scholes Street

OL1 3SZ

£119k

1 Drake Close

OL1 3EL

£121k

1 Egerton Street

OL1 3UQ

£123k

1 Ammon Wrigley Close

OL1 3EB

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Trinity House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Cross Ceva Primary School. 57 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 3EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OL1 3EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OL1 3EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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 21 Drake Close, Oldham, OL1 3EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.