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5 Drake Close, Oldham, OL1 3EL

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Drake Close

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

5 Drake Close is a mid-terrace house in Oldham (OL1 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

5 Drake Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC70
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Drake Close, Oldham, OL1 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Drake Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in OL1 3EL: £38,000 (2022–2013).

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.

5 Drake Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.
£119k

1 Astoria, Scholes Street

OL1 3SZ

£119k

1 Drake Close

OL1 3EL

£121k

1 Egerton Street

OL1 3UQ

£121k

1 Malby Street

OL1 3PX

2 bed1 bath
£117k

1 Charter Street

OL1 3RQ

£123k

1 Ammon Wrigley Close

OL1 3EB

£123k

1 Kirkfell Walk

OL1 3JP

£124k

1 Beechy Square

OL1 3XA

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